Brooding (Adjective)
Meaning
Deeply or seriously thoughtful; "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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The artist's brooding expression suggested that he was struggling with the weight of his latest creation.
- Her brooding nature made it difficult for her to make friends, as people often found her intensity overwhelming.
- The brooding landscape of the Scottish Highlands was the perfect backdrop for the novelist's tale of love and loss.
- After the breakup, he became a brooding presence in the house, rarely speaking to anyone or leaving his room.
- The brooding silence that followed the argument was oppressive, making everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.