moodier; moodiest
1
: subject to depression : gloomy
is often moody in the winter
2
: subject to moods : temperamental
moody teenagers
3
: expressive of a mood
a moody painting/ballad/film
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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This is quite possibly the moodiest episode of the series, or the entire Game of Thrones Extended Universe.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
The moody Moon moves through your 7th House of Partnership as the Sun energizes your 11th House of Friends and Community, aligning cooperation with a larger purpose.
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Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
—
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
The moody Moon moves through your 7th House of Partnership as the Sun energizes your 11th House of Friends and Community, aligning cooperation with a larger purpose.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
—
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
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“Moody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moody. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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