moody
adjective
given to gloomy, depressed, or sullen moods; ill-humored.
moodily
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a word derived from
moody.
Example Sentences
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It’s hard not to wonder, though; Ms. Theron is moodily terrific, but Sasha is often distracted by her pursuers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Platt just wanted to have fun, as was the case in his moodily reworked rendition of Addison Rae’s social media hit “Diet Pepsi,” which he cheekily introduced as an American songbook treasure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
The Countess was another brand of busy, in other casts: rolling her eyes dramatically, she waved her arms in exasperation as the prince maintained his distance moodily.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2023
Its appearance reflects that, even if its iconic stone lion, gazing moodily into the middle distance from its perch above the entrance, was added in 1911.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 19, 2022
He sat in a corner, picking moodily at his boil, glaring at the bright assembled company.
From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye
