moody

adjective

ˈmü-dē How to pronounce moody (audio)
moodier; moodiest
Synonyms of moody
1
: subject to depression : gloomy
is often moody in the winter
2
: subject to moods : temperamental
moody teenagers
3
: expressive of a mood
a moody painting/ballad/film
moodily
ˈmü-də-lē How to pronounce moody (audio)
adverb
moodiness
ˈmü-dē-nəs How to pronounce moody (audio)
noun

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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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Creamy jeans with fun knits and moody jackets feel so fresh for fall. — Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026 Six floors up, Bar Blondeau provides a moodier alternative, with an intimate rooftop lounge space. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 The moody Moon squares enthusiastic Jupiter early this morning, tempting us to spend too much, promise too much, or turn one feeling into a full production. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2026 Accented by aged brass and deep brown marble, the lamp easily flits between retro and moodier contemporary styles. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moody

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of moody was in the 14th century

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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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moody

adjective
ˈmüd-ē How to pronounce moody (audio)
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
ˈmüd-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce moody (audio)
adverb
moodiness
ˈmüd-ē-nəs How to pronounce moody (audio)
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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