Word: BROODING
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Definition of BROODING
- To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
"In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs."
- To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
"Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs."
- (typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.
"He sat brooding about the upcoming battle, fearing the outcome."
- A spell of brooding; the time when someone broods.
- (of a bird) Broody; incubating eggs by sitting on them.
"A brooding hen can be aggressive."
- Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
"You like T. S. Eliot's "The Waste Land"? You must be so brooding and deep."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "brooding" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "brooding" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BROODING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BROODING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BROODING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BROODING:
- # the brooding effect
- # master of brooding
- # playing with brooding
- # in terms of brooding
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