Meaning of the word brooding in English

What does brooding mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

brooding

US /ˈbruː.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈbruː.dɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

showing deep unhappiness of thought

Example:
He sat in silence, a brooding figure in the corner.
Her brooding expression suggested she was troubled.
2.

dark, menacing, or threatening

Example:
The sky was filled with brooding storm clouds.
There was a brooding silence in the room after the argument.
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