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moody
adjective \ˈmü-dē\
: often unhappy or unfriendly
: having moods that change often
: creating a certain mood or feeling
mood·i·ermood·i·est
Full Definition of MOODY
1
: subject to depression : gloomy
2
: subject to moods : temperamental
3
: expressive of a mood
— mood·i·ly \ˈmü-də-lē\ adverb
— mood·i·ness \ˈmü-dē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of MOODY
1593
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- temperamental
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Moody
biographical name Moo·dy \ˈmü-dē\
Definition of MOODY
Dwight Lyman 1837–1899 Am. evangelist
MOODY Defined for Kids
moody
adjective \ˈmü-dē\
mood·i·ermood·i·est
Definition of MOODY for Kids
: often feeling or showing a gloomy or a bad frame of mind
— mood·i·ly \ˈmü-də-lē\ adverb
— mood·i·ness \ˈmüd-ē-nəs\ noun
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