MOODY


Meaning of MOODY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mu:di ]

( moodier, moodiest)

1.

If you describe someone as moody , you mean that their feelings and behaviour change frequently, and in particular that they often become depressed or angry without any warning.

David’s mother was unstable and moody...

ADJ

• moodi‧ly

He sat and stared moodily out the window.

ADV : usu ADV with v

• moodi‧ness

His moodiness may have been caused by his poor health.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

If you describe a picture, film, or piece of music as moody , you mean that it suggests particular emotions, especially sad ones.

...moody black and white photographs.

= atmospheric

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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