broodingly

brood·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [broo-ding]
- /ˈbru dɪŋ/
- /ˈbruː.dɪŋ.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [broo-ding]
- /ˈbru dɪŋ/

Definitions of broodingly word

adjective broodingly preoccupied with depressing, morbid, or painful memories or thoughts: a brooding frame of mind. 1
adjective broodingly cast in subdued light so as to convey a somewhat threatening atmosphere: Dusk fell on the brooding hills. 1

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Origin of broodingly

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20 for def 1; 1640-50 for def 2; brood + -ing2

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Parts of speech for Broodingly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for broodingly

adverb broodingly

balefully — In a baleful manner.
contemplatively — given to or characterized by contemplation: a contemplative mind.
meditatively — given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
musingly — absorbed in thought; meditative.

All 4 Synonyms of broodingly