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

So, too, are psychiatrists, with Moreas often providing the support himself, as well as endocrinologists who have expertise in hormonal imbalances associated with diabetes and osteoporosis, and rheumatologists who specialize in autoimmune conditions like arthritis. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025

If social media is any indication, lean bulking still commonly involves extreme dieting, which can lead to nutrition deficiencies, hormonal changes, eating disorders, and loss of muscle and bone density. —Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025

After all, normal hormonal changes of pregnancy cause cholesterol levels to rise, so health care providers don’t typically test during this period. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025

There are some key differences between hormonal acne and the acne found in teenagers. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 Oct. 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