moodier; moodiest
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
plural -es
: the quality or state of being moody : melancholy, gloom
Examples of moody in a Sentence
Adjective
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
Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
The marvelous Master Chorale marvelously set the moody scene for triumph.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
A little distraction from his work and home life, some light breaking and entering, and suddenly the walk from his office to his car in the parking lot is lit like a moody Denis Villeneuve conspiracy thriller.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
In the latter time line, Yesiko, a middle-aged ship captain who is burdened by medical debt, picks up some mysterious passengers—including a moody robot—who promise to pay handsomely.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for moody
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
The lighting is dim and moody, glowing paper lanterns cast a red glow over the space, and there’s Vietnamese pop music playing over the speakers.
—Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
The marvelous Master Chorale marvelously set the moody scene for triumph.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
A little distraction from his work and home life, some light breaking and entering, and suddenly the walk from his office to his car in the parking lot is lit like a moody Denis Villeneuve conspiracy thriller.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
In the latter time line, Yesiko, a middle-aged ship captain who is burdened by medical debt, picks up some mysterious passengers—including a moody robot—who promise to pay handsomely.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for moody
Cite this Entry
“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Biographical Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
