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

The medical database Daye has built from vaginal, menstrual, and hormonal health outcomes, shared pro bono with academic institutions, generated no interest at all. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Nutrafol’s landing page reassures users the supplement can be taken alongside GLP-1 medication, focusing on hormonal changes, nutrient intake and metabolism as root causes of thinning. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

Both deliver messages about hormonal birth control being bad for women. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026

One of my biggest pain points (besides hormonal breakouts) is hyperpigmentation, both in the form of post-acne marks and sun spots. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hormonal

• atonal
• coronal
• umbonal
• veronal
• clonal
• sonal
• tonal
• zonal
• embryonal
• 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