/ˈmuːdi/

moody

BrE /ˈmuːdi/

NAmE /ˈmuːdi/

(mood·ier, moodi·est)

having moods that change quickly and often

Moody people are very difficult to deal with.

bad-tempered or upset, often for no particular reason

SYN grumpy

Why are you so moody today?

(of a film/movie, piece of music or place)

suggesting particular emotions, especially sad ones

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mood·ily

BrE /ˈmuːdɪli/

NAmE /ˈmuːdɪli/

He stared moodily into the fire.

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moodi·ness

BrE /ˈmuːdinəs/

NAmE /ˈmuːdinəs/

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