moodier; moodiest
1
: subject to depression : gloomy
2
: subject to moods : temperamental
3
: expressive of a mood
moodily adverb
moodiness noun

Examples of moody in a Sentence

I don't know why I get so moody sometimes. She's a moody woman—she can be happy one minute and angry the next. The room's moody lighting suggested mystery and romance.
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Ornate brass sconces awaken the moody backsplash, while the neutral marble and wood vanity counter keeps the space from looking too stark or unapproachable. 43. Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025 Biophilic design and an emphasis on sustainability play a role in this shift, Wilder says the industry is seeing a rise in the popularity of natural, warm colors as well as hints at deep, moody colors found in natural landscapes. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025 The moody track appears on her new LP, So Close to What, which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Album chart this week. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025 The day-to-day struggles with N’s teenaged children include screen-time habits, chores, and moody conflicts. Hazlitt, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moody

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of moody was in 1593

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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

moody

adjective
moodier; moodiest
1
: frequently influenced by moods
especially : affected by changeable and gloomy moods or bad temper
2
: expressing a mood
a moody face
moodily adverb
moodiness noun

Biographical Definition

Moody

biographical name

Moo·​dy ˈmü-dē How to pronounce Moody (audio)
Dwight Lyman 1837–1899 American evangelist

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