Synonyms of mood

mood

noun

ˈmüd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spirit
• mode
• temper
• attitude
• humor
• cheer
• feeling
• frame of mind
• emotion
• perspective
• feather
• opinion
• mind
• outlook
• viewpoint
• sentiment
• angle
• tone
• heart
• standpoint
• belief
• mind-set
• temperament
• vein
• judgment
• personality
• slant
• conviction
• sensitivity
• expression
• strain
• disposition
• sensibility
• identity
• responsiveness
• makeup
• passion
• individuality
• character
• sensitiveness
• self-identity
• selfhood
• mettle

2

as in aura

a special quality or impression associated with something

there's a haunting mood of melancholy about the ruined old castle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aura
• atmosphere
• smell
• aroma
• air
• ambience
• feeling
• feel
• flavor
• climate
• sense
• temper
• karma
• odor
• patina
• halo
• vibration(s)
• nimbus
• romance
• tone
• note
• spirit
• image
• characteristic
• mystique
• sensation
• trait
• aureole
• attribute
• property
• illusion
• notion
• peculiarity
• picture
• suggestion
• color
• overtone
• semblance
• genius loci
• character
• mark

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anger
• indignation
• rage
• outrage
• wrath
• fury
• wrathfulness
• irritation
• madness
• irritability
• exasperation
• mad
• temper
• spleen
• bitterness
• slow burn
• hostility
• jealousy
• resentment
• ire
• choler
• contempt
• annoyance
• furor
• angriness
• birse
• lividity
• lividness
• grudge
• irateness
• outburst
• malice
• animosity
• antagonism
• aggravation
• crankiness
• envy
• spite
• antipathy
• bile
• jaundice
• biliousness
• venom
• virulence
• vexation
• enmity
• embitterment
• malevolence
• warmth
• heat
• pique
• rancor
• acrimony
• vengefulness
• vindictiveness
• delirium
• belligerence
• flare
• irascibility
• pugnacity
• pet
• contentiousness
• quarrelsomeness
• acrimoniousness
• vitriol
• road rage
• contrariness
• dudgeon
• querulousness
• passion
• disputatiousness
• rise
• blowup
• pugnaciousness
• hot-headedness
• empoisonment
• orneriness
• air rage
• dander
• flare-up
• huff
• irascibleness
• ruffle
• chafe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasure
• delight
• patience
• calmness
• forbearance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mood

Despite the prevailing mood of American unity in the 1950s, art and literature tended to reject optimism. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

The mood grew tense as regular time ticked away, with any mistake sure to be punished by a tournament-ending goal. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Today, be patient with family members, especially parents and older relatives, because people are in a stern, strict and grumpy mood. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Perimenopause can also worsen anxiety, irritability and low mood, which can make focus and memory feel worse — even without ADHD. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 7 July 2026