mood

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noun (1)

ˈmüd 

1

: a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion : feeling

He's been in a good mood all week.

also : the expression of mood especially in art or literature

2

archaic : a fit of anger : rage

3

a

: a prevailing attitude

the kind of mood that fostered the Salem witch trials

—Nat Hentoff

b

: a receptive state of mind predisposing to action

was not in a giving mood at the time

c

: a distinctive atmosphere or context : aura

the weary city's sullen mood

—Marilyn Stasio

the mood is quiet and sleepy, as guests pick blueberries and read by the pond

—J. O. Nixon

mood

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: the form of a syllogism as determined by the quantity and quality of its constituent propositions

2

: distinction of form or a particular set of inflectional forms of a verb to express whether the action or state it denotes is conceived as fact or in some other manner (such as command, possibility, or wish)

3

: mode sense 1b

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• cheer
• feather
• humor
• mode
• spirit
• temper

Examples of mood in a Sentence

Noun (1)

losing my favorite sweater left me in a bad mood for the rest of the day

there's a haunting mood of melancholy about the ruined old castle

in his mood, the king spared no one his venomous tongue

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But more broadly, a cloudy backdrop — marked by a weakening US economy, trade wars and rising geopolitical tensions — is creating a general risk-off mood in the stock market. —Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025

This may support skin, heart, immune system, and cognitive health, reduce inflammation, and improve energy and mood. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025

Regularly walking has numerous physical and mental health benefits, including improved mood, stronger bones, and better sleep. —Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025

Improves Mood Consuming at least five portions of fruits and vegetables daily, including their juices, may benefit mood and mental health. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English mōd; akin to Old High German muot mood

Noun (2)

alteration of mode entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mood

• in the mood
• mood board
• mood disorder
• mood music
• mood swing
• the mood takes someone

Rhymes for mood

• blued
• booed
• brewed
• brood
• chewed
• cooed
• crude
• cued
• dude
• feud
• food
• glued

Kids Definition

mood

1 of 2 noun

ˈmüd 

1

: an emotional state of mind or feeling

also : the feeling expressed in a work of art or literature

2

: a dominant attitude or spirit

the mood of the country was optimistic

3

: a distinctive atmosphere or context

the dark mood of the movie

mood

2 of 2 noun

: a set of forms of a verb that show whether the action or state expressed is to be thought of as a fact, a command, or a wish or possibility

Etymology

Noun

Old English mōd "a state of mind"

Noun

an altered form of mode

Medical Definition

mood

noun

ˈmüd 

: a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion : affective state : feeling sense 3