moods

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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Ella, whose innocent, concerned face shows an interest in reading her father’s moods, has picked up that a new horizon isn’t entirely lamentable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Chopin’s nocturnes, though, display a greater range of moods than Field’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Feeling motivated and focused also boosted sharpness, while depressive moods were linked to lower levels.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

"I just take what intrigues me from different genres and different moods and apply them to the stories I want to tell."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I even missed his bad moods and his constant complaints about his back pain and headaches.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez