hormonal

[hawr-mohn-l]

adjective

1. of or relating to a hormone or hormones.

   hormonal secretions from endocrine glands.

2. exhibiting any of the emotional and behavioral effects of one’s sex hormones: They’re just hormonal boys looking at nude pictures.

   I was hormonal after giving birth, crying over nothing.

   They’re just hormonal boys looking at nude pictures.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hormonal¹

First recorded in 1925–30; hormon(e) ( def. ) + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Androgenetic alopecia develops gradually over time and is influenced by both genetic and hormonal factors.

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Your body's hormonal system also joins in the relaxation act.

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For millions of women, it can be a symptom of the perimenopause, due to hormonal fluctuations.

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Period symptoms such as fatigue, cramps, hormonal fluctuations, and digestive issues can have an impact on strength, endurance, focus and recovery.

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Even female rodents were often left out of trials, as researchers worried that hormonal changes could complicate data analysis.

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