adj.
Pronunciation: m ə - ' r ō s, mo ̇ -
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin morosus, literally, capricious, from mor-, mos will
Date: 1565
1 : having a sullen and gloomy disposition
2 : marked by or expressive of gloom
synonyms see SULLEN
– mo · rose · ly adverb
– mo · rose · ness noun
– mo · ros · i · ty \ - ' rä-s ə -t ē \ noun