brood
noun
a number of young produced or hatched at one time; a family of offspring or young.
Example Sentences
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The candelabra, for instance, that the character is holding is identical to the one visible floating in an earlier hall scene, now implying the bride is broodingly wandering the Mansion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025
This symphony of light continued into show of the Japanese house, which excels in techno-fabric, casting harsh, broodingly surreal shadows on looks showcasing explorations of sculptural dressing.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
Archit, a talented cook, often busies himself in that kitchen, listening broodingly to nearby conversations.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 14, 2023
Those who plan on watching the second season of Netflix’s The Witcher can look forward to plenty of epic monster battles, character development, and Henry Cavill staring broodingly into the middle distance.
From The Verge ● Dec. 17, 2021
All around on both sides for a considerable distance the land smoked broodingly, like the aftermath of a forest fire.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
