as in volatile
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
teenagers are often both moody and changeable
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Recent Examples of moody
The entry vestibule is wrapped in a geometric brocade—dense, graphic, and slightly moody, with a Prada-like whimsy.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Rooms When this century-old boarding house was brought back to life in 2024 as a moody boutique hotel, local developer AJ Ramler preserved much of the original footprint.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The 71 rooms are built for rest—moody, monochromatic palettes, plush beds, and soft, ambient light.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
While some prefer a neutral space, other homeowners opt for a bolder aesthetic—such moody hues on the cabinetry, bold hardware, and striking worktops.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Rooms When this century-old boarding house was brought back to life in 2024 as a moody boutique hotel, local developer AJ Ramler preserved much of the original footprint.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The 71 rooms are built for rest—moody, monochromatic palettes, plush beds, and soft, ambient light.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
While some prefer a neutral space, other homeowners opt for a bolder aesthetic—such moody hues on the cabinetry, bold hardware, and striking worktops.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moody
Adjective
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Everything is imperfect and volatile.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices have been rising but volatile since the conflict began.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Abstaining from highly reinforcing digital or other vices can break habits and reduce impulsive behavior such as phone checking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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For instance, Mercury in Taurus prefers logic, stability and tangible facts, but Neptune in Aries adds a layer of impulsive fantasy and projection that can override common sense.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2023
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Hers is the kind of face that inspires directors to tight framing — gleaming, as if smoothed from marble, and yet somehow pliant, changeful.—
Jordan Kisner Jack Davison,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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That’s because the Moon is at odds with Mars today and everyone is irritable.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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What are the symptoms of irritable bowel disease?—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Why Sorting Laundry Was Traditionally Important Before advances in fabric manufacturing, many dyes were unstable.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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While highly energetic, these ions are unstable.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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At work or in daily routines, the temperamental Moon activates your 6th House of Work and Wellness, trining Jupiter, The Planet of Wisdom, in your 10th House of Career.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The weather also proved to be exceptionally temperamental, and those on the base had many other duties to attend to.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moody. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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