moody

形容词 adj.
中文释义

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
    — How now? moodie? / What is't thou canſt demand?
  2. Sulky or depressed.
  3. Dour, gloomy or brooding.
    — There's something special about tidal estuaries, due to the abundance of wildlife and the ever-changing scenes as the water ebbs or rises. Throw in some moody skies and filtered sunlight, and the views can resemble a painting by Turner - only you don't have to go to the National Gallery to see this, it's brought to your seat on a train.
  4. Of dubious origin; counterfeit or stolen. UK,slang
    — Both Garry and Wally were dressed in dodgy suits and looked ready to hit the streets of Peckham to sell moody goods.

词形变化

moodier comparative moodiest superlative moodie alternative,obsolete

词汇关系

衍生词
moodily moodiness overmoody

词源

From Middle English mody, modi, from Old English mōdiġ (“brave”), from Proto-Germanic *mōdagaz (“courageous”). By surface analysis, mood + -y.
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