preoccupied with depressing, morbid, or painful memories or thoughts: a brooding frame of mind. 2. cast in subdued light so as to convey a somewhat ... dictionary.reference.com |
The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time and cared for by the same mother. See Synonyms at flock1. 2. www.thefreedictionary.com |
b. Oppressive: "The room's air was broody and sullen, like the season's own, full of storm clouds" (Nicholas Proffitt). 2. Disposed to sit on eggs to hatch them: a ... www.thefreedictionary.com |