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moody

adjective

ˈmü-dē How to pronounce moody (audio)
Definition of moodynext
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 moody Moon squares enthusiastic Jupiter early this morning, tempting us to spend too much, promise too much, or turn one feeling into a full production. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2026 Accented by aged brass and deep brown marble, the lamp easily flits between retro and moodier contemporary styles. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 The dining space at Lady Funari Inside, expect to find an intimate space filled with wood and marble finishes, and moody lighting. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Gage likes it for a cozy family room, a moody dining room, or a library-like study or office. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moody
  1. volatile
  2. impulsive
  3. changeful
  4. irritable
  5. unstable
  6. temperamental
Adjective
  • Core personal consumption expenditures, which exclude the volatile costs of food and energy, have continued to rise.
    — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Silver also tends to be more volatile than gold because of its significant industrial demand.
    — Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of volatile
Adjective
  • The Moon conjoins impulsive Mars, bringing more emotion into decisions about money, possessions, and personal priorities.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Nevertheless, relations with parents, bosses and authority figures might be challenging today because of impulsive or compulsive actions on the part of someone.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of impulsive
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of changeful
Adjective
  • As the fascination with Ernetti grows into something unhealthy, Béatrice subtly grows more tired, more distracted, more irritable and desperate for answers, small changes Sellier conveys with a smart sense of restraint.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The product immediately calmed down my irritable, rosacea-prone skin while delivering intense hydration that lasted all day.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritable
Adjective
  • Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, who accompanied the national police chief in serving the warrant to Romualdez, said he was admitted to a Manila hospital Monday afternoon due to unstable blood pressure and anxiety attack.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As Anna covers for Fyodor’s addiction and increasingly unstable professional behavior, her devotion starts to look poisonous for them both.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of unstable
Adjective
  • Liekhus’ Ma Rainey isn’t merely being temperamental, as Sturdyvant and Irvin assume.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The temperamental weather conditions stemming from a looming storm had staff quickly setting up plastic coverings around the tent throughout Osaka’s conversation to protect from the oncoming rain.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of temperamental

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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moody. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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