SOME ADJECTIVES OF PERSONALITY

Some adjectives of personality

Sociable, outgoing, competitive, charming, independent, affectionate, ambitious, reliable, sympathetic

Immature, insecure, disorganized, selfish, sensible, moody, bossy, jealous, sensitive, rebellious, stubborn

moody        

    1          moody   moodier   moodiest 

                If you describe someone as moody, you mean that their feelings and behaviour change frequently, and in particular that they often become depressed or angry without any warning.

                    David's mother was unstable and moody.

                    Ray is a complicated, moody man behind the joking front.

                ADJ-GRADED 

                = temperamental 

    ·           moodily 

                    He sat and stared moodily out the window.

                ADV-GRADED: usu ADV with v 

               

    ·           moodiness 

                    His moodiness may have been caused by his poor health.

                N-UNCOUNT 

               

    2          moody   moodier   moodiest 

                If you describe a picture, film, or piece of music as moody, you mean that it suggests particular emotions, especially sad ones.

                    ...moody black and white photographs.

                    ...a blend of melancholy guitars and moody lyrics.

                ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n 

                = atmospheric 

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