In a brown study
phrase
In a deep state of thought or dreamy abstraction.
He sat in the library, in a brown study, completely lost in his book.
Often appears as...
- sit in a brown study
- remain in a brown study
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic
phrase
In a deep state of thought or dreamy abstraction.
He sat in the library, in a brown study, completely lost in his book.
Often appears as...
- sit in a brown study
- remain in a brown study
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Not Literal
The phrase isn't about color or studying, but implies being lost in thoughts.
During the meeting, I glanced over to see Jenna in a brown study.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Usage
It's old-fashioned; use it to sound poetic or in historical contexts.
The character from the Victorian novel remained in a brown study throughout the scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Nuance
Often implies a hint of melancholy or preoccupation when deep in thought.
After hearing the news, he was left in a brown study, contemplating what was to come.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Literal
The phrase isn't about color or studying, but implies being lost in thoughts.
During the meeting, I glanced over to see Jenna in a brown study.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Usage
It's old-fashioned; use it to sound poetic or in historical contexts.
The character from the Victorian novel remained in a brown study throughout the scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Nuance
Often implies a hint of melancholy or preoccupation when deep in thought.
After hearing the news, he was left in a brown study, contemplating what was to come.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Literal
The phrase isn't about color or studying, but implies being lost in thoughts.
During the meeting, I glanced over to see Jenna in a brown study.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Usage
It's old-fashioned; use it to sound poetic or in historical contexts.
The character from the Victorian novel remained in a brown study throughout the scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Nuance
Often implies a hint of melancholy or preoccupation when deep in thought.
After hearing the news, he was left in a brown study, contemplating what was to come.
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