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 71 rooms are built for rest—moody, monochromatic palettes, plush beds, and soft, ambient light.
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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
This dress offers a slightly moodier take on romance with its sheer sleeves and soft ruched silhouette.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Yet the dark and moody diminutive space, designed with every detail carefully considered, feels airy and light, in no small part thanks to the thoughtful staff who bring life and a sense of place.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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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
This dress offers a slightly moodier take on romance with its sheer sleeves and soft ruched silhouette.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Yet the dark and moody diminutive space, designed with every detail carefully considered, feels airy and light, in no small part thanks to the thoughtful staff who bring life and a sense of place.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moody
Adjective
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Outperformance in the next decade won’t come from lower costs, but instead from the ability to keep operating when markets turn volatile.—
Victor Nian,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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It’s destined to be remembered as one of the most volatile and surprising political contests modern-day California has ever seen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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That means being cautious and restrained, aiming for stable production or slow, steady growth, instead of impulsive moves.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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This isn’t a time for impulsive decision-making, however.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
4 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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What are the symptoms of irritable bowel disease?—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps through feeling more irritable, more anxious, or wanting to isolate.—
Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An unstable ice block delayed Mount Everest’s climbing season until late April, yet around 464 climbers and their guides remain determined despite the danger and soaring permit costs.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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While mixtures of two or three metals were messy and unstable, the five-metal combination paradoxically self-organized into a single, uniform product, streamlining 31 possible chemical outcomes into a single, precise nanocrystal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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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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This helps to reduce the drastic temperature swing of nightfall and insulate plants from frosts during the temperamental spring season.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moody. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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