Brooding, dwelling upon one's thoughts; moody.
Of birds: sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs.
Of any creature or person: showing an interest in raising young.
Gloomy.
A female bird in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.
Inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative.
In a phase of mental activity in which one begins to recognize and acknowledge the maladaptiveness of someone's behavior (such as own's own, or that of a family member or friend); usually with reference to substance use.
Pertaining to a religious contemplative, or a contemplative religious orders, especially the Roman Catholic varieties.
Relating to, or having the power of, contemplation.
Someone who has dedicated themselves to religious or philosophical contemplation.