How to Use moody in a Sentence

moody

adjective
  • She's a moody woman—she can be happy one minute and angry the next.
  • I don't know why I get so moody sometimes.
  • The room's moody lighting suggested mystery and romance.
  • The day of the wedding the sky was moody and rife with clouds.
    — Jenny Block, New York Times, 20 May 2021
  • Gone are the long, wistful and moody songs of the past.
    — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Moody landscapes, the moody scenery, and the sense of being tiny.
    — Tara Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2020
  • Most of the rooms rely on the courtyard to bring in a soft, moody light.
    — Liz Stinson, Curbed, 5 July 2019
  • And then there is the moody portrait of a rabbit dressed in a tuxedo in the kitchen.
    — Marni Elyse Katz, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2020
  • The future king may get moody when things don’t go his way.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The moody Pat Riggin played across two seasons with the Bruins in the mid-’80s.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 7 Dec. 2019
  • Velvet can make a space feel moody, yet high-end and cozy.
    — Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Velvet can make a space feel moody, yet high-end and cozy.
    — Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2022
  • This Venice home takes its moody themes to the next level in the all-black powder room.
    — Nena Farrell, Sunset Magazine, 2 July 2020
  • There's been much written about how moody KD was this past year.
    — Mark Medina, The Mercury News, 5 July 2019
  • This new moody, dark brown hue is fall vibes in the best way possible.
    — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 10 July 2019
  • Food, drink at Browns games Face it, Cleveland Browns fans are moody.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 20 Nov. 2019
  • Kylie Jenner, Kate Moss, and Lisa all put their spin on the deep, moody shade inspired by the juicy fruit.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Flattery won't get us anywhere as the moody Moon squares off with vain Venus.
    — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 15 Nov. 2021
  • The space is peppered with pieces — mostly in a moody, sleek black-and-white palette.
    — John-John Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, 24 Feb. 2022
  • The show is set in Australia’s Tasmania, and the scenery is both moody and stunning.
    — Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2021
  • Taco Tuesday is a must, as well as a cocktail in the dark and moody Super Lyan bar.
    — Jaymi McCann, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The music is still moody, and there’s a lingering darkness that threads through all the tracks.
    — Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The moody cabin combines a variety of black and blue hues.
    — Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 9 Feb. 2023
  • The chorus is bright and catchy, a contrast from much of the 27-year-old artist’s more moody and somber offerings.
    — Neena Rouhani, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Neither hide nor stare of moody creature has been seen since.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Nov. 2024
  • In the moody new clip, the teen phenom can be seen lounging in a room dripping in art deco.
    — Billboard, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Here, a wintery scene is set with moody Spanish moss and a roaring fire.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Take a cue from Wednesday Addams and opt for a moody moment all year round.
    — ELLE, 23 Jan. 2023
  • As the name implies, gothic dorms go all in with the moody color palettes and dark decor.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
  • The moody interior color palette is like a big, happy sigh—couple that with the sound of a light rainfall for some wedding ASMR.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025

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