Definition

This word describes someone who is often in a bad or changing mood, more than anyone else.

Example

She is the moodiest person I know; one moment she is happy, and the next she is upset.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I think today is one of the moodiest days I've had in a while.

Really? What’s got you feeling that way?

I don't know, I just feel up and down for no reason.

I get that! Sometimes the weather can really affect our mood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moodiest → It is formed from "mood" (from Old English *moda*, meaning state of mind or emotional state) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "moodiest" describes someone who is in the most variable or changeable emotional state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mood' as your emotional state, and remember that 'moodiest' means having the most extreme or changeable emotions.

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