hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones

hormonal changes

hormonal therapy

2

: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (such as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels

moody hormonal teenagers

hormonally

hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of hormonal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These hormonal changes often cause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances. —Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025

Other hormonal changes, including menopause, can impact the skin’s sensitivity, making the skin more reactive and more susceptible to dryness and irritation. —Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025

Perimenopause, the phase leading up to menopause, can bring a host of physical and emotional symptoms, from hormonal fluctuations to mood swings, fatigue, and changes in overall well-being. —Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 27 Mar. 2025

For women, hormonal changes after menopause also contribute to nocturia. —Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hormonal

• atonal
• coronal
• umbonal
• veronal
• clonal
• sonal
• tonal
• zonal
• monoclonal
• polyclonal

Kids Definition

hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, or brought about by hormones

Medical Definition

hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones

hormonal changes

hormonal disorders

hormonal contraceptive methods

2

: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels

hormonal teenagers

hormonally

-ᵊl-ē 

adverb

hormonally active