moody
adjective
given to gloomy, depressed, or sullen moods; ill-humored.
moodier
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comparativeof moody.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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But if fresh tomatoes are summer’s darling, sun-dried tomatoes are their moodier, more savory cousin.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Midnights,” from 2022, was a little moodier than 2024’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” which was a little wordier than its predecessor, but both operated within a relatively narrow template.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2025
He even looked younger, swapping his clean-shaven exuberance for a moodier vibe, crooning ballads beneath a cap and shades that hid his face.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2025
Ms. Croft said that Angola has been “one of the moodier members, having staged multiple meeting walkouts in recent years.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
The weather’s grown moodier since I fell asleep.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
