broodily

broodily
broody ADJECTIVE (broodier, broodiest) 1) (of a hen) inclined to incubate eggs. 2) informal (of a woman) having a strong desire to have a baby. 3) thoughtful and unhappy.
DERIVATIVES broodily adverb broodiness noun.

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