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moody

[/ˈmuːdi/]
adjective
temperamental
1. prone to changing moods; unpredictable in emotional state
She has been moody ever since she heard the bad news.
Ela tem sido temperamental desde que ouviu a má notícia.
2. sad, gloomy, or sullen in mood
He was in a moody silence after the argument.
Ele estava em um silêncio sombrio após a discussão.
3. evocative of a particular emotional atmosphere; atmospheric
The moody lighting in the restaurant created an intimate ambiance.
A iluminação sombria do restaurante criou um ambiente íntimo.
NYC Slang
moody — used similarly in NYC slang to describe someone acting withdrawn or emotionally unpredictable
Synonyms
temperamentalmorosesullenirritablecapricious
Antonyms
cheerfulstableeven-temperedconsistentupbeat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
temperamental
most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
mal-humorado
when emphasizing bad mood
Portugal
temperamental
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
melancólico
when emphasizing sadness or gloominess

Related Idioms & Phrases

moody blues — a state of depression or sadness
in a moody frame of mind — in an emotionally unstable state
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