adj
mopey
MOH-pih
Mopey (adj) means Gloomy, listless, and prone to sulking. Example: “He's been mopey ever since the breakup.”
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Gloomy, listless, and prone to sulking.
"He's been mopey ever since the breakup."
"The kids got mopey on the long car ride."
How to use mopey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSulky and low in spirits.
Common pairings
feeling mopey
a mopey mood
Word forms
mopier comparative, mopiest superlative
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Etymology
From mope + -y.
Rhymes for mopey
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What does “mopey” mean?
The word “mopey” means gloomy, listless, and prone to sulking. In plain terms, sulky and low in spirits.
How do you pronounce “mopey”?
“Mopey” is pronounced MOH-pih (/ˈmoʊpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “mopey” in a sentence?
Here is “mopey” used in a sentence: “He's been mopey ever since the breakup.”
What part of speech is “mopey”?
“Mopey” is an adjective.