hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones

hormonal changes

hormonal therapy

2

: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (such as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels

moody hormonal teenagers

hormonally

hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of hormonal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Between night sweats, sugar cravings, and hormonal fluctuations, Perimenopause significantly affected my skin. —Shalwah Evans, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025

Menopause, clinically defined as a full year without a menstrual period, and perimenopause, the years of hormonal change preceding it, are in the midst of a makeover, with actresses proudly lending their names and creaseless likenesses to menopause and perimenopause ventures. —Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025

These hormonal fluctuations can make hibernation relationships feel less fulfilling as the season changes. 2. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

During menopause, hot flashes and hormonal fluctuations can disrupt the hours of rest, causing women to need to restore energy with more time in bed. —Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, or brought about by hormones

Medical Definition

hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones

hormonal changes

hormonal disorders

hormonal contraceptive methods

2

: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels

hormonal teenagers

hormonally

-ᵊl-ē 

adverb

hormonally active