moody

adjective

ˈmü-dē

moodier; moodiest

Synonyms of moody

: subject to depression : gloomy

is often moody in the winter

: subject to moods : temperamental

moody teenagers

: expressive of a mood

a moody painting/ballad/film

moodily

ˈmü-də-lē

adverb

moodiness

ˈmü-dē-nəs

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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The group, which also includes Bret Domrose and Robert Mailhouse, offered a moody rendition of the rock number, off their 2026 LP All in Now. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 After bright colors and playful textures reigned over warmer months, from pops of pink to statement-making sequins, fall is ushering in a moodier palette. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Improvements included painting the cabinets a moody Benjamin Moore Crownsville Gray, building a custom oak butcher block, and installing a striking custom brass backsplash behind the range. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026 Malachi Barton is Fletch, a less moody Shane to Sage’s Mitchie. — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moody

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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moody

adjective

ˈmüd-ē

moodier; moodiest

: frequently influenced by moods

especially : affected by changeable and gloomy moods or bad temper

: expressing a mood

a moody face

moodily

ˈmüd-ᵊl-ē

adverb

moodiness

ˈmüd-ē-nəs

noun

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Moody

biographical name

Moo·dy ˈmü-dē

Dwight Lyman 1837–1899 American evangelist

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