moodier; moodiest
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Her makeup was equally moody, with a plum-nude lip and subtle smoky eye under the shades.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Even the uninitiated, though, should be drawn in by the moody atmosphere, enigmatic style and the show’s willingness to take risks in a way that rewards the audience’s patience.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Art Patron, which includes 57 modern pieces, features everything from contemporary wall art to neutral, moody paintings, all inspired by original works from museums and flea markets worldwide.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
At Cabin, by the Landwehr Canal in Kreuzberg, the walls showcase moody paintings from artists like Wolfgang Günther, who plays with mythical abstracts.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2024
True Detective is still dark, still moody, still good
In the original script, López, the director, had envisioned Danvers as a softer, more sympathetic main character.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2024
The good news for Scorpios who are looking to change up their home this year is that moody interiors are having a moment.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024 Makeup Deals Nail your everyday look with Laura Gellar's neutral palette, which features six moody eye shadows, a versatile highlighter, and marbled formulas of blush and bronzer.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
The bedrooms continue the home’s moody elegance with shades of gray, layered textiles, and long rows of dark linen curtains that bring softness to the plaster walls and angular furniture.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2024
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Even the uninitiated, though, should be drawn in by the moody atmosphere, enigmatic style and the show’s willingness to take risks in a way that rewards the audience’s patience.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Art Patron, which includes 57 modern pieces, features everything from contemporary wall art to neutral, moody paintings, all inspired by original works from museums and flea markets worldwide.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
At Cabin, by the Landwehr Canal in Kreuzberg, the walls showcase moody paintings from artists like Wolfgang Günther, who plays with mythical abstracts.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2024
True Detective is still dark, still moody, still good
In the original script, López, the director, had envisioned Danvers as a softer, more sympathetic main character.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2024
The good news for Scorpios who are looking to change up their home this year is that moody interiors are having a moment.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024 Makeup Deals Nail your everyday look with Laura Gellar's neutral palette, which features six moody eye shadows, a versatile highlighter, and marbled formulas of blush and bronzer.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
The bedrooms continue the home’s moody elegance with shades of gray, layered textiles, and long rows of dark linen curtains that bring softness to the plaster walls and angular furniture.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2024
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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