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brooding vs broody

broody vs brooding

brooding and broody both are nouns.

brooding and broody both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
brooding Yes Yes No No
broody Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, brooding and broody are synonyms defined as:
  • brooding and broody: deeply or seriously thoughtful
Other synonyms of brooding include contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative.
brooding (noun) broody (noun)
persistent morbid meditation on a problem a domestic hen ready to brood
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
brooding (adjective) broody (adjective)
deeply or seriously thoughtful physiologically ready to incubate eggs
deeply or seriously thoughtful
Difference between brooding and broody

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