moody

CEFRB1

/ˈmuːdi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having moods that change often and unexpectedly.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Dour, gloomy or brooding.

Examples

  • Everyone is entitled to be moody once in a while.

  • John has been moody since this morning.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Sulky or depressed.

  2. Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.

  3. Of dubious origin; counterfeit or stolen.

More examples

In context

  • How now? moodie? / What is't thou canſt demand?

  • Both Garry and Wally were dressed in dodgy suits and looked ready to hit the streets of Peckham to sell moody goods.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English mody, modi, from Old English mōdiġ (“brave”), from Proto-Germanic *mōdagaz (“courageous”). By surface analysis, mood + -y.