moody

adjective

ˈmü-dē 

moodier; moodiest

1

: subject to depression : gloomy

2

: subject to moods : temperamental

3

: expressive of a mood

moodily

ˈmü-də-lē 

adverb

moodiness

ˈmü-dē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• temperamental

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Netflix 23 of 33 Point Blank (1967) Lee Marvin stars in John Boorman's moody noir, based on the 1963 Richard Stark novel The Hunter, which was later adapted for the screen again as Brian Helgeland's Payback (1999). —EW.com, 31 May 2024

More frequent foggy days are no less beautiful, shrouding groves of cypress and eucalyptus in a moody fine mist. —Carey Jones, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024

Incorporate the idea in your own home through chandeliers, floor lamps, and wall sconces. 03 of 13 From Black to White This year, color palettes are shifting from dark, moody grays and blues to light and bright neutrals. —Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024

The black background and sharp blossoms give this work of art a moody vibe that will look beautiful with plenty of different design styles. —Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 29 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

moody

adjective

ˈmüd-ē 

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 

adverb

moodiness

ˈmüd-ē-nəs 

noun

Biographical Definition

Moody

biographical name

Moo·​dy ˈmü-dē 

Dwight Lyman 1837–1899 American evangelist