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- [moo-dee]
- /ˈmu di/
- /ˈmuː.di/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moo-dee]
- /ˈmu di/
Definitions of moodily word
- adjective moodily given to gloomy, depressed, or sullen moods; ill-humored. 1
- adjective moodily proceeding from or showing such a mood: a moody silence. 1
- adjective moodily expressing or exhibiting sharply varying moods; temperamental. 1
- noun moodily In a 'moody' manner. 1
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Origin of moodily
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English mody, Old English mōdig. See mood1, -y1
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Parts of speech for Moodily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moodily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
moodily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moodily
adverb moodily
- sulkily — marked by or given to sulking; sullen.
- sullenly — showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
- glumly — sullenly or silently gloomy; dejected.
- irritably — easily irritated or annoyed; readily excited to impatience or anger.
- grumpily — surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
Antonyms for moodily
adverb moodily
- cheerily — in good spirits; cheerful; happy.
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