Brooding and Reserved

Brooding

Brooding adjective - Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
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Synonyms for Brooding

Reserved and brooding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reserved" instead an adjective "Brooding".

Nearby Words: brood, broody, brooded, brooder

Reserved

Reserved adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).

Brooding and reserved are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brooding" instead an adjective "Reserved".

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  • Literature / The Far Pavilions Sugar and Ice Personality: Very much with Ashton who is cold, unfriendly, brooding and reserved with the majority of people - but with those he cares for, he becomes talkative, friendly, open and affectionate.
  • They are cold-blooded, emotionless, reserved, and brooding.
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