Moody (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Showing a brooding ill humor; "a dark scowl"; "the proverbially dour New England Puritan"; "a glum, hopeless shrug"; "he sat in moody silence"; "a morose and unsociable manner"; "a saturnine, almost misanthropic young genius"- Bruce Bliven; "a sour temper"; "a sullen crowd".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The artist's moody nature was reflected in the dark and intense colors of his paintings.
- Her moody expression made it difficult for him to read her emotions.
- The rainy day seemed to match her moody state of mind, and she spent the afternoon indoors.
- His moody silence was starting to unnerve her, and she didn't know how to break the tension.
- The moody teenager slumped on the couch, refusing to talk to anyone about what was bothering her.
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Meaning 2
Subject to sharply varying moods; "a temperamental opera singer".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The moody teenager spent the day sulking in her room, refusing to talk to anyone.
- Her moody nature made it difficult for her to maintain long-term relationships.
- The moody artist was known for his unpredictable behavior and erratic work schedule.
- The moody weather made it impossible to plan outdoor activities for the weekend.
- The moody musician's music was a reflection of his emotional state, with each song capturing a different mood.