How to Use moody in a Sentence
moody
adjective- She's a moody woman—she can be happy one minute and angry the next.
- The room's moody lighting suggested mystery and romance.
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Velvet can make a space feel moody, yet high-end and cozy.
—Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023
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The music is still moody, and there’s a lingering darkness that threads through all the tracks.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2023
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The moody cabin combines a variety of black and blue hues.
—Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 9 Feb. 2023
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The chorus is bright and catchy, a contrast from much of the 27-year-old artist’s more moody and somber offerings.
—Neena Rouhani, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2023
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Here, a wintery scene is set with moody Spanish moss and a roaring fire.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2023
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Take a cue from Wednesday Addams and opt for a moody moment all year round.
—ELLE, 23 Jan. 2023
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As the name implies, gothic dorms go all in with the moody color palettes and dark decor.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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Gigi Hadid is championing the naked dress trend at the 2023 Met Gala—but, with a moody twist.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
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If your home leans more toward dark and moody, this area rug is the perfect accent piece.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022
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The sound was crisp yet tender, the moody lighting classily done.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2022
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This creates a calming, moody look that offsets a busy look and stays on trend throughout the year.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2023
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The dark and moody dining room extends to two outdoor spaces.
—Megha McSwain, Chron, 30 Sep. 2022
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The wall color stands out as the primary feature of a moody powder room.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
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Use it in light green in a sunroom for a bright touch of color, or try the dark plum in a bathroom for a moody moment.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
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Try pairing a sharp loafer with a moody floral dress or denim skirt.
—Talia Abbas, Glamour, 26 July 2023
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Midnights’ moody synth pop recalls the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack that defined the zeitgeist of 2015.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2022
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But pairing it with moody dark walls in a teeny-tiny powder room?
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022
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That’s still true when Sim, best known as one of the singers in the moody English band the xx, speaks to me one afternoon from his home in London.
—Vulture, 26 Aug. 2022
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Stick with the fall theme with reds, oranges, and light browns, or go for more moody colors like deep green, black, or purple.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
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At night, the lights dim for some moody pre-gaming before the party moves upstairs to the rooftop lounge. Is there caviar on the room service menu?
—Dana Givens, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2023
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Her makeup was equally moody, with a plum-nude lip and subtle smoky eye under the shades.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
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So Goi called for a 4-foot flourescent tube light to be placed behind the car, turning the car’s exhaust into a moody light source.
—Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023
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In the moody alt-rock song, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter wants to make her point clear: Don’t cross her boundaries.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2022
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Husband's Office The office, with its green walls, is both moody and relaxed.
—Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 17 July 2023
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In the tiny powder room, a moody floral wallpaper contrasts the cheery paper in the dining room.
—Paige Porter Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
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What’s so striking about the home is the moody colors and dark ceilings juxtaposed with vibrant pieces of art.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2024
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These moody, fizzy cocktails couldn't be easier to make.
—Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022
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Like dappled shade along the forest floor, a handful of the dwelling’s ground-level spaces are characterized by a moody darkness.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2024
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