Moodily

usgb/ˈmuːdɪli/
adverb

In a way that shows you are unhappy or irritated.

He moodily stared out of the window, lost in his thoughts.
Visual representation of "moodily" - In a way that shows you are unhappy or irritated

Often appears as...

  • moodily stare
  • moodily sit
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Negative Mood

Use 'moodily' to describe someone who is expressing negative emotions, like sadness or anger.

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She answered the phone moodily, her voice barely hiding her frustration.
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Not Always Rude

'Moodily' doesn't always mean someone is being rude; they could be lost in their own problems.

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Mark sat moodily in the corner, not because he was rude, but because he was worried.
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Physical Actions

'Moodily' can be paired with physical actions to show the mood affects behavior.

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She flung her bag moodily across the room after hearing the bad news.
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