THESAURUS

Broody Thesaurus

Of birds: sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs.

Synonyms for Broody

Depending on context, synonyms include clucky, pensive, musing, thoughtful, contemplative, ruminative.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include brooding, oviparous, reflective, contemplative, pensive, meditative.

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Possible synonyms include clucky, pensive, musing, thoughtful, contemplative.

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