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

Recently, health influencers on Instagram and TikTok have been vocal about the side effects of hormonal birth control. —Emily Kwong, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025

These hormonal changes can contribute to feelings of irritability, nervousness and sadness. —Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025

Low blood sugar can be caused by medications, alcohol, hormonal deficiencies, chronic diseases, or an overproduction of insulin. —Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Nov. 2025

In addition to supporting bone density, Powers says these wearable weights can also help maintain muscle strength and preserve lean mass, which hormonal shifts in midlife can impact. —Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 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