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 Elevated halter tops and straight-leg relaxed jeans are a summer mood. — India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 2026 There have been studies that reveal that using a standing desk can help improve mood and increase productivity. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 While mechanical systems shouldn’t be making noise, the resident will be able to boost their mood with some good tunes. — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Characters make frequent reference to political mood, and to major events in the 1980s — from assassinations to widespread riots — that thrust the Sikh community into the national spotlight. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 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
  • There are more than 400 original contemporary artworks throughout Ibiza Gran Hotel, with many created by Mediterranean artists whose work reflects the culture and spirit of the region.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The spirit of this new category is to shine a dedicated spotlight on these important artists.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of spirit
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  • But the documentary, to a fault, mirrors the Deadheads’ rambling aura and general absence of structure.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • Even President Obama made a #VoteIRL video, lending the campaign an aura of official civic endorsement.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
Definition of aura
Noun
  • Gallup polling found Gen Z’s anger toward AI rose from 22% to 31% over the past year, even as regular usage held roughly steady around half of the cohort, meaning a generation that keeps using a tool it’s increasingly frustrated with.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • Before the recording was played, Judge William Sullivan warned jurors not to allow sympathy, anger, passion or pity to influence their verdict.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of anger
Noun
  • Contract talks, weekly management and free agency are the three areas where the mode has felt scripted for years.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The latter would be the second new model based on the V-12 this year, following the Manuale (picture up top) from earlier this month, which features a unique gearbox that offers both automatic and manual driving modes.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of mode
Noun
  • The new South Field Club, scheduled to debut before UCLA's 2026 football season, will provide premium hospitality for approximately 1,000 guests while creating a dramatic player entrance that enhances both recruiting and game-day atmosphere.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • There is no set temperature at which one forms, Giannaros said; what is needed is the kind of atmosphere that breeds dry thunderstorms — very hot, very dry air near the ground, with cooler and moister air above it.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • Mind you, Miss Manners agrees with your indignation at this fraudulent maneuver.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • And Anne Hathaway, in a bravura performance, situates Penelope on an emotional precipice, caught between indecision and indignation, between yearning for her husband and a palpable disgust with the alternatives.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of indignation
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  • The real surprise, though, came when the team took a close look at what the flies were doing when there was no smell at all to guide them.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The smell of rotten eggs permeates communities where large piles of decaying sargassum emit ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of smell
Noun
  • In a blind rage after watching his brother die, Duke catches up to one of their assailants and beats him to death — with a crowd watching.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 July 2026
  • Likewise, Cretton allows the Punisher his rage while silently noting that the vigilante’s gun-toting tactics usually make things worse.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
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