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moodyhaving 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/

Korean meaning: 기분이 자주 바뀌는; 변덕스러운, 우울한

Korean pronunciation: **무**디

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

moody concept
💡 Concept

A moody teenager's expression shifts from happy to angry instantly

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moody rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From moody and broody to inspired in the woody retreat!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmuːdi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmuːdi/

🌳Etymology

Rootmood
Suffix--y

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'.

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🎵Rhyme

broodygoodywoody
broody
goody
woody

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

temperamentalsulkyirritablegrumpyunpredictable

Antonyms

cheerfulstableeven-tempered

Related

moodemotiontemperamentsullenbrooding