— moodily , adv. — moodiness , n.
/mooh"dee/ , adj., moodier, moodiest .
1. given to gloomy, depressed, or sullen moods; ill-humored.
2. proceeding from or showing such a mood: a moody silence.
3. expressing or exhibiting sharply varying moods; temperamental.
[ bef. 900; ME mody, OE modig. See MOOD 1 , -Y 1 ]
Syn. 1. sulky, morose, brooding; glowering.