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hormonal

American

[hawr-mohn-l] / hɔrˈmoʊn l /

adjective

of or relating to a hormone or hormones.

hormonal secretions from endocrine glands.
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.

Etymology

Origin of hormonal

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

Example Sentences

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The experts are frank that side effects from hormonal contraception "can and will" be experienced by some - it's how medicine works.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The NHS says commonly reported side effects of hormonal contraception include headaches, feeling sick, mood swings, weight gain, sore breasts and acne, but that side effects usually get better with time.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

One possible explanation could be hormonal changes associated with menopause.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

The team also identified a regulatory protein called FoxA2 that helps trigger Slit3 production in response to PTH, offering deeper insight into how hormonal signals influence nerve behavior.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

On the walk, she explained hormonal, and Tiara nodded, smiling.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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