Morose \Mo*rose"\ (m[-o]*r[=o]s"), a. [L. morosus, prop.,
   excessively addicted to any particular way or habit, fr. mos,
   moris, manner, habit, way of life: cf. F. morose.]
   1. Of a sour temper; sullen and austere; ill-humored; severe.
      "A morose and affected taciturnity." --I. Watts.
      
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   2. Lascivious; brooding over evil thoughts. [Obs.]
      
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   Syn: Sullen; gruff; severe; austere; gloomy; crabbed; crusty;
        churlish; surly; ill-humored.
        
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