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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Eva Thomas, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The full force of Lawrence Sher’s cinematography, Karen Murphy’s production design and Hildur Guðnadóttir’s orchestral score is fabulous, combining to make something seedy, moody and extravagant.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The Sierra sofa comes in three different sizes, from seven to nine feet, to accommodate different floor plans, and there's a wide range of upholstery options to curate a lighter vibe or build out a moodier space.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
After a long winter (with too many moody manicures to count), green nails are the perfect way to ease into a new season.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 7 Mar. 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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