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Definition of broodiness

broodiness

/ˈbruːdinəs/
brood · i · ness
Adverb:broodily
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Adjective:broody
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broodiness Lexical Profile

broodiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The behavioral condition in which a female bird stops laying eggs and instinctively remains on the nest to incubate them.

Example

"Selective breeding in commercial poultry has significantly reduced broodiness in modern laying hens."

2

The state or quality of being moody, sullen, or deeply absorbed in gloomy thoughts.

Example

"The protagonist's quiet broodiness gave the novel a somber, introspective tone."

3

British A strong emotional desire or longing to have a baby.

Example

"Holding her newborn niece brought on a sudden wave of broodiness."

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• Rhymes for broodiness

• Nearby Words

brooch
brood
brooder
broodiness
brooding
broodingly
broodmare

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broodiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broodiness
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