Women really are drawn to men with the dark, brooding looks that suggest they are mad, bad or dangerous to know, according to a new study. From the moody Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights to dangerous James Bond, women are attracted to their facial features, psychologists say.

What is a brooding look?

1 : moodily or sullenly thoughtful or serious a brooding genius a brooding, embittered man. 2 : darkly somber a brooding landscape a quiet, brooding atmosphere … brooding, violent images reminiscent of …

What does dark and brooding mean?

making you feel uncomfortable or worried, as if something bad is going to happen: He stood there in the corner of the room, a dark, brooding presence. feeling sad, worried, or angry for a long time.