MOROSE


Meaning of MOROSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mə-ˈrōs, mȯ- ]

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 -ˈrä-sə-tē noun

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