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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The moon’s clash with Venus puts you in a moody headspace that lasts until nightfall.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The moody primary, with its vibrant pop of citron from Eny Lee Parker’s Petal rug, features a double-arched walnut headboard with a wine-and-moss botanical tapestry inset.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
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—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2026
In contrast to the darker, moodier trends of the colder months, spring style is all about bright colors, fun patterns, and even the addition of texture to your outfits.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The moody primary, with its vibrant pop of citron from Eny Lee Parker’s Petal rug, features a double-arched walnut headboard with a wine-and-moss botanical tapestry inset.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Designer Patrick Mele handled the interiors, which lean moodier and more layered, with darker paint colors, wallpaper, brass accents, and a mix of old and new finishes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for moody
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 15 May. 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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