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moody
/ˈmuːdi/
name 5adj 4
Collocations
5ADJ.
noted, quiet, stubborn
VERB + MOODY
entitled, inclined, see, seems, sell, think, throw
MOODY + NOUN
goods, i'm, morning, skies, spurgeon
PREP.
in, in, since
ADV.
always, always, once, quite
Definitions
adj
1
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
How now? moodie? / What is't thou canſt demand?
2
Sulky or depressed.
3
Dour, gloomy or brooding.
There's something special about tidal estuaries, due to the abundance of wildlife and the ever-changing scenes as the water ebbs or rises. Throw in some moody skies and filtered sunlight, and the views can resemble a painting by Turner - only you don't have to go to the National Gallery to see this, it's brought to your seat on a train.
4
Of dubious origin; counterfeit or stolen.
Both Garry and Wally were dressed in dodgy suits and looked ready to hit the streets of Peckham to sell moody goods.
name
1
A surname.
2
A number of places in the United States:
3
A number of places in the United States:
4
A number of places in the United States:
5
A number of places in the United States:
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Idioms & Phrases
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How now? moodie? / What is't thou canſt demand?
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There's something special about tidal estuaries, due to the abundance of wildlife and the ever-changing scenes as the water ebbs or rises. Throw in some moody skies and filtered sunlight, and the view
Wiktionary03
Both Garry and Wally were dressed in dodgy suits and looked ready to hit the streets of Peckham to sell moody goods.
Wiktionary04
Helen Moody was noted as a tennis player for not showing any expression on the court.
Tatoeba · #3385405
Everyone is entitled to be moody once in a while.
Tatoeba · #4036906
John has been moody since this morning.
Tatoeba · #52538Usage Notes
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