How many syllables in morose?

There are 2 syllables in the word morose.

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Definition of morose:

morose (adjective):: showing a brooding ill humor.; having a sullen and gloomy disposition; ill-tempered, sullen, and unwilling to talk very much

Synonyms for morose:

bleak desolate gruff grouchy ill-tempered sullen black forlorn sad funereal

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Antonyms for morose:

affectionate accommodating mirthful uplifting considerate vigorous gratified endearing outgoing approachable

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