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- [moo-dee]
- /ˈmu di/
- /ˈmuː.dɪ.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moo-dee]
- /ˈmu di/
Definitions of moodiness word
- adjective moodiness given to gloomy, depressed, or sullen moods; ill-humored. 1
- adjective moodiness proceeding from or showing such a mood: a moody silence. 1
- adjective moodiness expressing or exhibiting sharply varying moods; temperamental. 1
- noun moodiness The property of being moody. 1
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Origin of moodiness
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 Moodiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moodiness 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 about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
moodiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moodiness
noun moodiness
- doldrums — A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks – so called by sailors.
- gloom — total or partial darkness; dimness.
- melancholy — sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness.
- dejection — Dejection is a feeling of sadness that you get, for example, when you have just been disappointed by something.
- glumness — sullenly or silently gloomy; dejected.
Antonyms for moodiness
noun moodiness
- gladness — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- joy — a female given name.
- gaiety — the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
Top questions with moodiness
- what causes moodiness in men?
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