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

Obesity is also associated with hormonal imbalances that may promote cancer cell growth and survival.22 When To See a Healthcare Provider Multiple myeloma does not always cause symptoms in its early stages. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Feb. 2025

Women are three times more likely to develop MS than men, and hormonal changes—particularly during menopause—can influence the condition’s progression. —Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2025

My complexion feels clearer, brighter and plumper, and my hormonal breakouts have been minimised. —Sophie Cockett, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2025

The species is fueled by hormonal, not cerebral gratifications. —Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025

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