moodier; moodiest
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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The vibe: Tucked away in the back of 3rd & Fernwood at 1100 Metropolitan Ave, The Cocktail Lounge at 3rd offers an intimate setting with moody green lighting and seating for just 17 guests.
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Alexis Clinton, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Forget the dark and moody color palette that dominated fall and winter manicures for a moment; spring’s hottest nail trends are all about joy-inducing hues, delicate detailing, and unexpected accents.
—Mica Ricketts, refinery29.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Ornate brass sconces awaken the moody backsplash, while the neutral marble and wood vanity counter keeps the space from looking too stark or unapproachable.
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—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
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Alexis Clinton, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Forget the dark and moody color palette that dominated fall and winter manicures for a moment; spring’s hottest nail trends are all about joy-inducing hues, delicate detailing, and unexpected accents.
—Mica Ricketts, refinery29.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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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
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