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BROODY

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Broody.

Broody - as a noun

A domestic hen ready to brood

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brood henbroody hensetting hensitter6

Broody - as an adjective satellite

Physiologically ready to incubate eggs

Example: "A broody hen"

Deeply or seriously thoughtful

Example: "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the `byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brooding12contemplative22meditative16musing9pensive12pondering13reflective18ruminative15

Broody - as an adjective

Of birds: sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs.

Example: "A broody hen"

Of any creature or person: showing an interest in raising young.

Example Sentences

"She sat in the corner, broody and deep in thought."
"The stormy weather made everyone feel broody and reflective."
"His voice took on a broody tone as he recounted the story."
"The old haunted house had a broody atmosphere."
"The broody sky threatened rain all day."
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Word Game Points

Is BROODY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, broody is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BROODY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BROODY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, broody is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BROODY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BROODY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, broody is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BROODY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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