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Vocabulary Entry
brooding
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To think deeply or worry persistently about something.
Example Sentences
"She sat brooding over the lost opportunity."
"He tended to brood when faced with difficult decisions."
"Instead of enjoying the party, he was brooding in the corner."
N
noun
The act of thinking deeply or worrying about something.
Example Sentences
"Her brooding about the exam was evident in her expression."
"He often found solace in his brooding, lost in thought."
"The artist's work reflected a sense of brooding over life's mysteries."
A
adjective
Sullen or moody; expressing a gloomy or melancholic state.
Example Sentences
"His brooding demeanor made everyone around him feel uneasy."
"The landscape was dark and brooding, perfect for their horror movie."
"She wore a brooding look that suggested she was lost in thought."