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Moody: meaning, definitions and examples

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moody

 

[ ˈmuːdi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Having moods that change often, especially from feeling good to bad

Synonyms

fickle, temperamental, volatile

Examples of usage

  • She's been very moody lately, I wonder what's wrong with her.
  • The weather has been so moody this week, sunny one minute then raining the next.
Context #2 | Adjective

art

Having a dark or brooding quality

Synonyms

atmospheric, evocative, melancholic

Examples of usage

  • The artist's paintings had a moody atmosphere, with deep shadows and rich colors.
  • The film had a moody soundtrack that added to the suspense.

Translations

Translations of the word "moody" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mal-humorado

🇮🇳 मिज़ाज बदलने वाला

🇩🇪 launisch

🇮🇩 murung

🇺🇦 примхливий

🇵🇱 humorzasty

🇯🇵 気分屋

🇫🇷 lunatique

🇪🇸 malhumorado

🇹🇷 huysuz

🇰🇷 변덕스러운

🇸🇦 متقلب المزاج

🇨🇿 náladový

🇸🇰 náladový

🇨🇳 情绪多变的

🇸🇮 razpoloženjski

🇮🇸 skapmikill

🇰🇿 көңіл-күйі құбылмалы

🇬🇪 მოწყენილი

🇦🇿 kefli

🇲🇽 malhumorado

Etymology

The word 'moody' originated from the Middle English word 'moodi', which meant given to changing moods or temperamental. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe someone who is prone to mood swings or has a dark, brooding demeanor.

See also: mood, moodiness, moods.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,646, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.