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Definition of moody

moody

/ˈmuː.di/
mood · y
Adverb:moodily
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1

Subject to unpredictable or frequent changes of mood, especially sudden bouts of gloom, sullenness, or irritability.

Example

"The teenager became increasingly moody during the exam week, alternating between quiet withdrawal and sudden frustration."

2

Evoking a somber, mysterious, or melancholic atmosphere (especially of art, music, lighting, or a landscape).

Example

"The cinematographer used low lighting and deep shadows to create a moody, brooding aesthetic throughout the film."

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• Rhymes for moody

• Nearby Words

moodboard
moodily
moodiness
moody
moolah
moon
moon orchid

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'modig', originally meaning 'brave, proud, or high-spirited,' derived from 'mod' (mind, heart, courage); the sense shifted in the late 16th century toward being subject to gloomy or changeable moods.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moody. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moody
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