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

Midweek, the Virgo Moon (Jan 6th–8th) lights up your creativity and romance sector, putting you in the mood to make something beautiful or enjoy someone’s company without overthinking it. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026

Artists, whether independent or signed to a record label, heavily profit off of a music placement on a prominent Christmas playlist, which receives millions of streams from listeners in the mood for the holiday season. —Taylor Crumpton, Time, 19 Dec. 2025

If holiday burnout has you in the mood for rest and relaxation, the star advises taking a break to enjoy one of her favorite holiday traditions—chilling out at home with the family. —Essence, 15 Dec. 2025

Not in the mood to come off the beach for dinner? —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for in the mood

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