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Vocabulary Entry
broody
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Having a tendency to be moody or pensive; often reflective in a way that is gloomy or sad.
Example Sentences
"After the breakup, she felt a bit broody and preferred to stay at home."
"The broody atmosphere in the room made everyone feel uneasy."
"He often becomes broody during rainy days, lost in his thoughts."
V
verb
To sit on eggs to hatch them, typically used in the context of birds.
Example Sentences
"The hen will broody her eggs for about three weeks."
"Farmers often look for broody chickens to ensure a good hatch rate."
"She watched as the bird began to broody on its nest, protecting the eggs."