adj Prone to sudden changes in emotional state; temperamental.
- Teenagers can be moody, cheerful one minute and sullen the next.
- My sister is so moody that nobody knows which version of her will turn up.
- Don't take it personally if he snaps at you; he has always been moody.
adj Sulky, gloomy, or bad-tempered.
- He went quiet and moody after losing the match.
- She sat in the corner all evening, looking moody and refusing to join in.
- Why are you so moody today? Did something happen at work?
adj Having a dark, brooding, or atmospheric quality.
- The photographer specialized in moody black-and-white landscapes.
- The film has a moody soundtrack and long shots of empty, rain-soaked streets.
- Dim lamps and heavy curtains gave the bar a moody feel.
