Mo*rose" (m?*rōs"), 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.
2. Lascivious; brooding over evil
thoughts. [Obs.]
Syn. -- Sullen; gruff; severe; austere; gloomy; crabbed;
crusty; churlish; surly; ill-humored.