Moody — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈmü-dē/

Meaning & Definition of Moody

Moody (adjective)

  1. subject to depression, gloomy
  2. subject to moods, temperamental
  3. expressive of a mood

Moody (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods

    "teenagers are often both moody and changeable"

    similar: temperamental
    related: capricious, changeable, changeful, fickle, fluctuating, fluid, freakish, impulsive, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, uncertain, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, variable, volatile, whimsical, pouty, sulky, choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, crotchety, grouchy, grumpy, irascible, irritable, peevish, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, snappish, snippety, snippy, testy, waspish
    near: equable, even, immutable, inflexible, invariable, unalterable, unchangeable, changeless, constant, settled, stable, steady, unchanging

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Moody

The most common words with a similar meaning to Moody:

temperamental

Related Words for Moody

capricious, changeable, changeful, fickle, fluctuating, fluid, freakish, impulsive, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, uncertain, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, variable, volatile, whimsical, pouty, sulky, choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, crotchety, grouchy, grumpy, irascible, irritable, peevish

Near Antonyms of Moody

equable, even, immutable, inflexible, invariable, unalterable, unchangeable, changeless, constant, settled, stable, steady, unchanging

Word Forms of Moody

Inflections: moodier, moodiest

Derived words: moodily (adverb), moodiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Moody

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Moody

What does "Moody" mean?

"Moody" means subject to depression, gloomy. As an adjective, it is defined as: subject to depression, gloomy.

What is another word for "Moody"?

Other words for "Moody" include temperamental. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Moody" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Moody"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Moody". Common alternatives include temperamental.

How do you use "Moody" in a sentence?

Examples of "Moody" in a sentence: "teenagers are often both moody and changeable".

Is "Moody" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Moody" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Moody"?

"Moody" is pronounced /ˈmü-dē/.

What is the origin of the word "Moody"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Moody" meaning "frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods"?

When "Moody" (adjective) means frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods, synonyms include temperamental.