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
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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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The moody Moon in your 6th House of Effort opposes fiery Mars in your 12th House of Thoughts, stirring urgency around upcoming deadlines, outdated routines, or daily goals.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
The lightweight weave also has a lovely drape to it—for a dramatic look (especially in a dark and moody color palette like this Upper East Side family home), these sumptuous sheets can’t be beat.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
More than a decade after breaking through with its moody, black-and-white aesthetic, the Neighbourhood remains a defining voice in alternative pop — and fans in Fort Worth can expect both nostalgia and new material when the band returns to the stage.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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
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