Moodily: meaning, definitions and examples

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moodily

 

[ หˆmuหdษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

emotional state

Moodily describes an action done in a sulky or moody manner, often reflecting a person's emotional state. It signifies a level of irritation or dissatisfaction that affects how someone interacts with others. The term can imply a lack of enthusiasm or happiness in behavior, often associated with feelings of melancholy or irritability. Using this adverb can indicate the person's emotional fluctuations and how those affect their demeanor.

Synonyms

glumly, grumpily, morosely, sullenly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke moodily, her eyes avoiding mine.
  • He wandered moodily around the room, lost in thought.
  • They answered moodily, showing their frustration.
  • The weather turned moodily, clouding the otherwise bright day.

Translations

Translations of the word "moodily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de mau humor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคก เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช launisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan suasana hati yang buruk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัั‚ั€ั–ะนะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nastrojowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐ—ๅˆ†ใŒๆ‚ชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท d'une maniรจre maussade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de mal humor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ruhsal olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ถ„ ๋‚˜์˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุชุนูƒุฑ ุงู„ู…ุฒุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกladovฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naladene

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒ…็ปชไฝŽ่ฝๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razpoloลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐ skapi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะนะทะตะปั–ัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruhsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de mal humor

Etymology

The term 'moodily' originates from the word 'mood,' which itself comes from the Old English word 'mลd,' meaning 'spirit, courage, inclination.' The adverbial form was created by adding the suffix '-ly' to 'mood.' The use of 'mood' in English dates back to at least the 14th century, where it referred to a state of mind or emotional condition. Over time, the connotation of 'mood' has expanded to encompass various emotional states, including happiness, sadness, irritability, and tranquility. 'Moodily' captures the essence of a person's emotional fluctuations, indicating a shift in their state of being that can affect their actions and interactions with others. As the language evolved, so did the subtleties of emotional expression, leading to the current understanding of 'moodily' as an adverb that reflects a tone of somberness or discontent.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,057 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.