Meaning

A mental or emotional state, composure..

Definitions by Sense

1. A mental or emotional state, composure.
2. Emotional character (of a work of music, literature, or other art).
3. A sullen, gloomy or angry mental state; a bad mood.
4. A disposition to do something, a state of mind receptive or disposed to do something.
5. A prevalent atmosphere, attitude, or feeling.
6. (slang) A familiar, relatable feeling, experience, or thing.
7. (slang) Used to express that the speaker finds something very relatable.
8. (grammar) A verb form that depends on how its containing clause relates to the speaker’s or writer’s wish, intent, or assertion about reality.

Example Sentences

I've been in a bad mood since I was dumped by my ex-boyfriend.

Nor these alone, but every landscape fair, / As fit for every mood of mind, / Or gay, or grave, or sweet, or stern, was there / Not less than truth design'd.

I envy not in any moods ⁠The captive void of noble rage, ⁠The linnet born within the cage, That never knew the summer woods: […]

Whatever the mood of her music, funky or romantic, upbeat or blue, sophisticated or simple, her fans get the message. And as long as the word comes from Natalie, they adore it, turning every one of her albums to gold or platinum.

He's in a mood with me today.

He was beginning to forget his burdening, despairing mood of a short while ago.

Rath was clearly in a mood, and only Jay could fix that. They found Carver first. Rath was even less amused to see Carver in the drill room than he had been to find Duster. He grabbed Carver with his free hand, and dragged him out.

Joel was obviously in a mood, and if he was going to start yelling, Alex would rather be alone. “What did I do this time?” “It's more what you didn't do, idiot.”

Word Forms

• moods

Synonyms for mood

Antonyms for mood

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When Should You Use Mood?

Use mood when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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