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hormonal

American

[hawr-mohn-l] / hɔrˈmoʊn l /

adjective

of or relating to a hormone or hormones.

hormonal secretions from endocrine glands.
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.

Etymology

Origin of hormonal

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

Example Sentences

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So if people are turning away from hormonal contraception, what are they using instead?

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

One possible explanation could be hormonal changes associated with menopause.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

In the end, Evans didn't let the content on social media sway her, and had a hormonal coil fitted earlier this week.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

At the same time, researchers have been cautious about developing hormonal approaches, partly due to safety concerns observed in women.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

On the walk, she explained hormonal, and Tiara nodded, smiling.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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