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mood

mood

529 1.0
A temporary feeling that affects how someone acts
  • noun
  • /muːd/
: estado de ánimo
  • So I'm not in the best mood I guess today.
  • depressed mood
  • mood swings
  • mood changes

So I'm not in the best mood I guess today.

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Examples

  • In the 12 hours since the Taliban soldiers left this town, a joyous mood has spread.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Plus, routines are good for mood and can make you feel productive and vital," says Dr. Dorsey.

    Academic text (2015)
  • I am in a good mood, guys.

  • Oh it's not bad, I just felt in the mood to try a new foundation.

  • And then hopefully his mood will be better as well.

  • So I was in a pretty good mood.

  • Was that a bad movie or was I just in the wrong mood?

  • She wanted to change her mood, not her mind.

  • He was struggling with his mood and he was low in energy.

  • When she heard her favorite song, it instantly lifted her mood.

Synonyms

spirit
vsmood
822 3.1

A person's mood or energy, often lively and positive

is the neutral short term feeling rather than energetic or upbeat tone
atmosphere
vsmood
319 3.2

The mood or feeling in a place

is the person's own temporary feeling rather than the place's overall character
feeling
vsmood
267 1.4

The mood or atmosphere in a place

is the short lived inner state shown in behaviour rather than a place's atmosphere
vibe
vsmood
  • Informal
200 6.4

A mood you feel from a place, person, or music

is the individual's short lived feeling rather than a sensed surrounding quality
feel
vsmood
168 3.4

The general atmosphere of a place that people notice

is the internal, short lived feeling a person shows rather than that impression
state of mind
vsmood
99 3.4

A person's mood or feeling at a particular time

is the temporary feeling shown in behaviour and emotions rather than a general condition
temper
vsmood
64 4.1

A person's usual or temporary mood that affects how they act

is about a short lived feeling influencing actions rather than a fixed trait
mental state
vsmood
34 4.0

The way a person feels and thinks at a certain time

is more temporary and focused on outward behaviour and immediate feeling
humor
vsmood
  • US
31 2.1

A temporary mood or feeling

is the same temporary feeling especially as shown in behaviour
frame of mind
vsmood
27 3.7

The mood a person has at a certain time

is the shorter lived feeling that appears in behaviour rather than a lasting outlook
22 3.6

A person's feelings at a certain time

is the short lived feeling as shown outwardly, not only emotion labels
affect
vsmood
  • Specialized
14 9.5

The way a person shows feelings on their face or in their voice

is the everyday temporary feeling rather than a clinical or observed response

Antonyms

71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

43 6.2

A lack of interest or care about things

Idioms

to kill the mood
  • Informal
5 6.2

To end a pleasant situation suddenly by saying or doing something awkward that makes people feel bad

in a hyp mood
  • Neologism
9.9

Feeling very energetic and excited

Feeling happy and cheerful

Compounds

40 3.9

A sudden change from one emotion to another without warning

5 4.1

Music that creates a certain feeling for people

subjunctive mood
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A verb form used to show wishes, suggestions, demands or unreal situations

common mood
  • Specialized
9.3

The normal verb form used to state facts, for example 'He goes to school'

cunty mood
  • Offensive
9.9

A state of being very rude and unpleasant to other people

declarative mood
  • Specialized
6.9

A sentence that states a fact or gives information, like 'The sky is blue'

A feeling that makes a person bad-tempered and gloomy

fact mood
  • Specialized
9.3

A form of a verb that shows a statement is a fact

A happy relaxed feeling when people laugh and joke

imperative mood
  • Specialized
6.6

A verb form that gives a command or request

indicative mood
  • Specialized
6.5

A verb form that shows facts or asks questions

interrogative mood
  • Specialized
6.5

A way to make a sentence that asks a question, like 'Are you coming?'

jussive mood
  • Formal
9.9

A verb form that shows an order or suggestion to someone

optative mood
  • Specialized
9.9

A verb form that shows wishes or hopes in some languages

seshy mood
  • Slang
9.9

A relaxed, casual feeling when people unwind together

How Intense

passion
463 2.5
emotion
∞ 1.6
mood
529 1.0
feeling
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

mood singular
moods plural

Etymology

Mood comes from the old English mod meaning 'mind' or 'spirit'. So a mood is a temporary state of mind or feeling.