moody — having moods that change quickly; often bad-tempered or sulky
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having moods that change quickly; often bad-tempered or sulky
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmuːdi/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so moody - one minute she's purring, the next she's hiding under the bed.
- The moody lighting in the restaurant created a romantic atmosphere.
- He's been moody ever since his favorite coffee shop closed down.
moody
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmuːdi/]
having moods that change quickly; often bad-tempered or sulky
He's so moody lately — smiling one minute, silent the next.
From moody and broody to inspired in the woody retreat!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the English noun 'mood' (dating back to Old English 'mod' meaning mind, spirit, or emotion) combined with the common adjective suffix '-y' meaning 'having the quality of' or 'characterized by'.
Breakdown
mood (state of mind/emotion) + -y (having the quality of) = moody (having moods or characterized by changing emotions)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is so moody - one minute she's purring, the next she's hiding under the bed.”
“The moody lighting in the restaurant created a romantic atmosphere.”
“He's been moody ever since his favorite coffee shop closed down.”
“Don't take it personally - she's just moody today.”
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