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mood

mood

529 1.0
A temporary feeling that affects how someone acts
  • noun
  • /muːd/
translation icon : 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.