moodily

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière maussade ou sombre », décrivant un comportement marqué par des sautes d'humeur moroses, irritables ou imprévisibles.

An adverb meaning "in a moody or sullen manner," describing behavior characterized by gloomy, irritable, or unpredictable changes in emotion.

1. In a gloomy or sullen mannerB2formal

   Acting in a way that shows sadness, irritation, or a changeable temperament.

   d'un air maussade

   • He stared moodily out the window during the rain.
   • She moodily refused to join the conversation.
   • The teenager sat moodily in the corner, ignoring everyone.

   Synonymesdourlygloomilyglumlymoroselypoutinglysulkilysullenly

   Antonymesamiablybrightlycheerfullygeniallysunny

2. In a reflective or brooding wayC1formal

   Thinking deeply, often with a touch of sadness or melancholy.

   de manière maussade et rêveuse

   • He walked moodily along the empty beach at sunset.
   • She gazed moodily at the old photographs.
   • The poet moodily contemplated the meaning of life.

   Synonymesgloomilymeditativelypensivelyreflectivelysomberlythoughtfullywistfully

   Antonymesblithelycheerfullyjovially