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

When blood sugar levels reach a certain threshold, a cascade of hormonal responses tells the pancreas to release insulin, slow digestion, and put a hold on the breakdown of glucose stores. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026

Why Menopause Can Make Your Brain Feel Different The menopause transition is, among other things, a period of significant hormonal change. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026

Condie also testified that Clancy’s blood was not tested for potential thyroid issues or other hormonal changes sometimes experienced by postpartum women. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Research shows that taking hormonal birth control can improve ovarian cyst symptoms and may prevent them from forming. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 18 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