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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The moodier track played inside the Morton Amphitheater paired well with her voice, reflecting how much stronger and more mature it is compared to when the song released 15 years ago.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The moody noir visuals and classic pop arrangements of the Hollywood of yesteryear always spoke to him as a gangly teen growing up in the British seaside city of Portsmouth, Jackson said.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The rooms While the lobby and the hallways are on the moody side of lighting, the 186 rooms and 14 suites, are bright and sunny.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Rooms are small and moody, with high-design touches, ikat textiles, river or rooftop views, and a cheeky Minibar of Vices stocked with local snacks.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The moody noir visuals and classic pop arrangements of the Hollywood of yesteryear always spoke to him as a gangly teen growing up in the British seaside city of Portsmouth, Jackson said.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The rooms While the lobby and the hallways are on the moody side of lighting, the 186 rooms and 14 suites, are bright and sunny.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Rooms are small and moody, with high-design touches, ikat textiles, river or rooftop views, and a cheeky Minibar of Vices stocked with local snacks.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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