in the mood

phrase

: 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

That apprehension was reflected in the mood of voters in Moscow on a cold, crisp September day a week before the elections. — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

But if you weren’t convinced by these results or don’t feel in the mood to follow yet another social media trend in your fitness routine, that’s okay too. — Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

Perched over Big Reef Bay, the rougher, Atlantic sibling to Peter Island’s four other beaches, the spa takes full advantage of the view while keeping guests in the mood to melt away their worries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Any good outfit should always feel reflective of your personality, and Mann was clearly in the mood to have some fun. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the mood

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