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

Chocolate brown While rich, moody chocolate is most often associated with fall, this summer is a major exception. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 2026

If vibrant hues aren't your thing, there are plenty of moodier options that still can fit in in the warmer months. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 June 2026

The Topside studio, sitting above a one-car garage, is a moodier retreat, with dark tones juxtaposed by an orange-red bathroom. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 June 2026

The moody Moon in your 8th House of Intimacy opposes spiritual Neptune in your 2nd House of Money, so giving and receiving can blur. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 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