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.
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The brick colorway is especially dreamy, a mix of terracotta and mocha that feels both moody and soothing at the same time.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2025
Teens may be moody, glued to their phones, or reluctant to try new foods or wake up early for tours.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
This fun take on the trend is ideal for a moody spring mani and gives a surprising dash of color to nails.
—Alejandra Rodríguez, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Detective decor, candles and moody florals from Flowers by Janie set the scene.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2025
Teens may be moody, glued to their phones, or reluctant to try new foods or wake up early for tours.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
This fun take on the trend is ideal for a moody spring mani and gives a surprising dash of color to nails.
—Alejandra Rodríguez, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Detective decor, candles and moody florals from Flowers by Janie set the scene.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 May 2025
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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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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