moody
|mood/y|
B2
/ˈmuːdi/
changeable mood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'moody' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'modi', where 'mod' meant 'mind' or 'spirit'.
Historical Evolution
'modi' transformed into the modern English word 'moody'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'brave or spirited', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'temperamental or changeable in mood'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
subject to frequent changes in mood; temperamental.
She's been quite moody lately, swinging from happy to sad in minutes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35