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morose

//məˈrəʊs//
English Definition
Sullen and gloomy.
中文释义
闷闷不乐的;郁闷的
Example Sentence

Weeks of rain left the crew morose, though the delay gave them time to catalog every specimen collected so far.

连绵数周的雨让队员们郁郁寡欢,不过这段耽搁也让他们有时间为此前采集的每份标本编目。

Synonyms
sullen gloomy glum
Antonyms
cheerful buoyant
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
morose → 阴沉不语。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “morose”?

  1. A Sullen and gloomy.
  2. B Surpassing all others; outstanding.
  3. C Imperiously commanding; final.
  4. D Fearless; bold.
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A — Sullen and gloomy.. “morose” means Sullen and gloomy..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Sullen and gloomy.”?

  1. A preeminent
  2. B morose
  3. C peremptory
  4. D intrepid
Show answer

B — morose. “morose” means Sullen and gloomy..

Common questions about “morose”

What does “morose” mean?

morose — Sullen and gloomy.. In Chinese: 闷闷不乐的;郁闷的.

How do you pronounce “morose”?

morose is pronounced //məˈrəʊs//.

How is “morose” used in a sentence?

Weeks of rain left the crew morose, though the delay gave them time to catalog every specimen collected so far. (连绵数周的雨让队员们郁郁寡欢,不过这段耽搁也让他们有时间为此前采集的每份标本编目。)

What are synonyms for “morose”?

sullen, gloomy, glum — all close in meaning to morose (Sullen and gloomy.).

What is the opposite of “morose”?

cheerful, buoyant — each the opposite of morose (Sullen and gloomy.).

Is “morose” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. morose is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “morose”?

morose → 阴沉不语。

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