moody
Example Sentences
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"His moody, meticulously composed silver gelatin portraits shaped how audiences saw stars like Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Dev Anand, Meena Kumari and Dilip Kumar," the curatorial note says.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The full force of Lawrence Sher’s cinematography, Karen Murphy’s production design and Hildur Guðnadóttir’s orchestral score is fabulous, combining to make something seedy, moody and extravagant.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Their collection featured grungy lace looks and leather-heavy co-ords, leaning on a colour palette that was moody and dark.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
The multicoffered ceilings remain, as do the dark and moody bathrooms, dressing rooms, and bar.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
A number of stray carts wandered across the parking lot aimlessly, carried this and that way depending on each moody gust of wind.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.