What does MOODY mean?

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definitions:

• Having moods that change quickly and often.
• Expressing a gloomy or sullen disposition.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmuːdi/
• UK: /ˈmuːdi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "moody" originated from the Middle English word "moodi" which means "disposed to anger or bad temper". It has been in use since the 14th century. Moody is used to describe a person who is prone to changing moods quickly and often. It can also describe a person who is gloomy or sullen in disposition.

5. Synonyms:

• Temperamental
• Mercurial
• Changeable
• Unpredictable
• Volcanic

6. Related Words:

• Moods
• Model
• Motel
• Moral
• Mower

7. Example Sentences:

• She was in a moody mood and didn want to talk to anyone.
• His moody disposition made it hard to predict how he would react to things.
• The weather was moody, with clouds and sunshine alternating frequently.