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morose
morose [ mə rṓss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
gloomy: having a withdrawn gloomy personality
[Mid-16th century. < Latin morosus 'peevish' < mos 'manner, disposition']

morosely adverb
moroseness noun
morosity [ mə róssəti ] noun
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