in the mood

idiom

: feeling a desire for something or to do something

I'm in the mood for sushi.

I'm sorry. I'm just not in the mood to talk.

"Would you like to see a movie?" "No, I'm not in the mood (to see a movie)."

Examples of in the mood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Summer days often put me in the mood to invite friends over for a midday alfresco meal. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025

Other newer titles landing throughout August include Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills, which will get you in the mood for football season. —Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025

The design stays true to Cycladic simplicity, but the real luxury lies in the mood: calm and completely unforced. —Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Of course, those in the mood for true indulgence--or guests who hit a longshot trifecta at the track--should definitely make dinner reservations at Addison, chef William Bradley’s three-star Michelin restaurant. —David Weiss, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025

Rhymes for in the mood

• altitude
• amplitude
• aptitude
• attitude
• barbecued
• certitude
• desuetude
• devalued
• finitude
• fortitude
• gratitude
• interlude