moody

adjective

ˈmü-dē 

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

moodily

ˈmü-də-lē 

adverb

moodiness

ˈmü-dē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of moody

• volatile
• impulsive
• changeful
• irritable
• unstable
• 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

Design-wise, the property channels a tropical, yet moody vibe with pendant lighting and banquette couches, paired well with some of the building’s original touches, like granite walls and blue and cream tiles. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

The moody track builds and builds, reminding us how WU LYF served as a spiritual blueprint for bands such as Iceage. —David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026

This moody rock ballad from No Doubt holds a special place in Gwen Stefani's heart. —Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026

Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for moody

• broody
• buddhi
• judy

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