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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Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Instead, the designer recommends textural flooring such as cobblestone, moody shower walls, and surfaces with subtle tonal variation across walls, floors, and fixtures for a more lasting impact and a calm, elegant, and layered bathroom design.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
The combination is moody and striking.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Boasting a strong cast, more violence than is strictly necessary, and moody vibes, the series feels right at home in the DC Universe, and the show takes its time in digging into characters and backstories over the four available seasons.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 26 Jan. 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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