hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones

hormonal changes

hormonal therapy

2

: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (such as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels

moody hormonal teenagers

hormonally

hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of hormonal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For De Las Salas, the platform was enticing after experiencing the common weight gain associated with midlife hormonal changes. —Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 12 Dec. 2025

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop within the tissue of the uterus, potentially as a result of hormonal and genetic factors. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Dec. 2025

The entire process is managed by fertility specialists and involves close monitoring, ultrasounds, and hormonal medications. —Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025

This combination helps protect your body, as hormonal changes associated with aging lead to lower bone density. —Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hormonal

• atonal
• coronal
• umbonal
• veronal
• clonal
• sonal
• tonal
• zonal
• monoclonal
• polyclonal

Kids Definition

hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, or brought about by hormones

Medical Definition

hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones

hormonal changes

hormonal disorders

hormonal contraceptive methods

2

: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels

hormonal teenagers

hormonally

-ᵊl-ē 

adverb

hormonally active