hormonal

[ hawr-mohn-l ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a hormone or hormones:

   hormonal secretions from endocrine glands.

2. exhibiting any of the emotional and behavioral effects of one’s sex hormones: They’re just hormonal boys looking at nude pictures.

   I was hormonal after giving birth, crying over nothing.

   They’re just hormonal boys looking at nude pictures.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hormonal¹

First recorded in 1925–30; hormon(e) ( def ) + -al ¹( def )

Example Sentences

“Women get osteoporosis and osteopenia and other related health issues because of hormonal changes,” says owner Benjamin Fisher.

From Los Angeles Times

“Anora” gets off on the hormonal rush of their fling, and for a good part of the movie’s 139-minute running time, Baker delights in the exhilaration of their unhinged melody.

From Los Angeles Times

Episodes of acne can be hereditary and also occur as a result of hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle or pregnancy.

From BBC

“Intentional exercise is great for our cardiovascular, muscular and hormonal health overall,” Avena said.

From Salon

She also has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, which the Office on Women’s Health says causes “a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems that may affect overall health and appearance.”

From Los Angeles Times