BROODINGS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word broodings. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BROODINGS
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| broody | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a domestic hen ready to brood adjective satellite • physiologically ready to incubate eggs • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| contemplative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a person devoted to the contemplative life adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| incubation | nounn | |||||||
noun • maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development • (pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear • sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body | ||||||||
| meditative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| musing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| pensive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful • showing pensive sadness | ||||||||
| pensiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • persistent morbid meditation on a problem • deep serious thoughtfulness | ||||||||
| pondering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| reflective | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • capable of physically reflecting light or sound adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful • devoted to matters of the mind | ||||||||
| ruminative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
