mood

noun

ˈmüd How to pronounce mood (audio)
Definition of moodnext
1
as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion losing my favorite sweater left me in a bad mood for the rest of the day

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2
as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something there's a haunting mood of melancholy about the ruined old castle

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3
as in anger
archaic an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something in his mood, the king spared no one his venomous tongue

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Recent Examples of mood That volatility mirrors the album’s overall mood and thematic POV; TOY COLLAGES feels like one big, bad trip, Dean careening through the existential delusions of those around them before turning toward their own. — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026 Madonna is in a reflective mood on this album, including biographical information in many of the songs. — David Harris, SPIN, 13 July 2026 Nightlife Ginger Rabbit Owned by chef BJ Lieberman, this 21-plus jazz lounge pairs live music with classic cocktails in a subterranean space that prioritizes mood over virtuosity. — Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 There’s also a soundtrack by the indie-rock group Mogwai, a sonic emulsion of dreamy, amplified guitars and semi-industrial drones, but this music cuts in and out, so the mood remains fractured. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
  1. spirit
  2. aura
  3. anger
  4. mode
  5. atmosphere
  6. indignation
  7. smell
  8. rage
Noun
  • Timothée Chalamet, who has established a penchant for outré themed courtside outfits to cheer on his beloved New York Knicks, transferred his spirit to root for his other team France.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Lestat has hired the witch Merrick Mayfair (Sarah Afful) to commune with Claudia’s spirit so that Louis can properly say good-bye to their dead sister-daughter.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of spirit
Noun
  • The aura of the arena, the cheers from her friends and family.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • The prevailing motifs include Anglo-American boarding schools and college campuses, accoutrements with a romantic aura (billowing sleeves, melting candles), and analog artifacts (old compasses, monocles).
    — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
Definition of aura
Noun
  • The quick exit has led to a reckoning within South Korea's football world — fueled by intense anger over accusations of favoritism and cronyism involved in the appointment of coach Hong Myung-bo.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 16 July 2026
  • Welcome to the strange phenomenon of people expressing anger or helplessness to online content creators or writers who don’t acknowledge their specific lifestyles or limitations.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of anger
Noun
  • Rather than being riled into playing at a higher level, Spain sunk into self-pity mode.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • But as Pat Riley noted at Giannis Antetokounmpo’s welcome session, the Heat are back in win-now mode, with championship visions.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of mode
Noun
  • After traveling through our atmosphere and heating up, searing through the sky and then crashing through a roof and then a bedroom ceiling, the meteorite broke apart into pieces.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • For families The overall atmosphere at Daunt lends itself to family visits, but be sure to choose a room based on your needs as not all of them will be appropriate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • Any suggestion that the hot hit of spice barely disguising a watery want of flavor was all too fitting a symbol for this phase in Madonna’s career would have been met with indignation.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Advertisements extending beyond traditional commercial breaks to include live presenter endorsements and real-time odds promotions have sparked a fresh wave of indignation, with politicians across the political spectrum calling for tighter controls.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • On Sunday morning there was a strong smell of smoke in the city, one said, and an air raid alert was still in place.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of smell
Noun
  • What instrument could be a more natural choice to express a profound sense of rage, angst, and uncertainty?
    — Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
  • When Claudia’s ghost rips into Louis and Lestat with a miasma of rage and despair, Anderson and Reid’s eyes search for each other across the room, reflecting the unexpected agony of this experience and the regret of putting Claudia through this.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026
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