Definitions

mood

[mood] / mud /

NOUN

state of mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

air atmosphere attitude aura character color condition desire disposition emotion feeling frame of mind humor inclination mind personality response scene spirit temperament tendency wish

STRONG

affection bent blues caprice crotchet cue depression doldrums dumps fancy feel individuality melancholy pleasure propensity semblance soul strain temper tenor timbre vagary vein whim

WEAK

high spirits low spirits

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred physicality

STRONG

antipathy gladness happiness joy

WEAK

health

Example Sentences

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Shoppers weren’t in the mood to pay more for staples such as coffee, chocolate, and ice cream as inflation squeezed their wallets.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Those “needle drops” on the soundtracks of TV series are intended to reflect the mood, the plot, or the interior life of the characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But it’s consistent with a growing body of research in the behavioral economics field showing how our mood skews our decision-making.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Walker makes a magnificent wreck, though she is brilliant in every mood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Nothing could shift his father’s mood faster than bringing up his mom or sister.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

Vocabulary lists containing mood

Vocabulary of the Common Core

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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)

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Argumentative Writing, List 1

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