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 At one end sits a cherry-red grand piano, and every afternoon, the young and talented Shefin Mathew plays classic tunes, setting the mood for a leisurely Champagne brunch at the Tea Lounge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Having just seen the artist’s major new project at Fondazione Prada, in Milan, and visited her career retrospective at the Kunstmuseum Basel, I was struck by the consistency of two contrasting moods across her practice. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 That four-year-old, Nikolas Bowie, is now a Harvard law professor and in a different mood. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Scottie Scheffler was in a great mood on Sunday evening after winning the Tour Championship and wrapping up the FedEx Cup. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 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
  • In her latest book, Stay Buried, siblings new to a remote Vermont town discover that the locals live in fear of a vengeful spirit.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But the legacy of the modernist academic-cultural complex blinds us to the mimetic spirit of this new technical logic.
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirit
Noun
  • Knowing there was a 75-foot saltwater pool inside added to its otherworldly aura.
    — Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On the other, its smoothness and seamlessness generate an aura of spiritual transcendence, something not unaffiliated with the Angeleno ethos.
    — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of aura
Noun
  • Wiley agreed to spend 15 days in jail and one year on probation, pay a $1,040 fine, take an anger management course and have no contact with the victim.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • It eventually was dismissed, but Myers’ anger didn’t subside.
    — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of anger
Noun
  • The screen can tilt 20 degrees up or down, swivel right and left 15 degrees, and even rotate 90 degrees into portrait mode.
    — Joe Salas August 28, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
  • When using a Pixel 11 Pro XL in standard mode, every frame of the 4K60 HDR recording showed a different time reading.
    — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of mode
Noun
  • One Rassvet satellite from the March launch never made any significant maneuvers and reentered the atmosphere in June.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • We were immediately drawn to the world of this Tamil-language psychological horror, with its mystery, atmosphere, emotional depth and sustained tension.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • On cue, China expressed indignation about anti-missile deployments.
    — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Mind you, Miss Manners agrees with your indignation at this fraudulent maneuver.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The smell of rubber and oil remains in the air, and the sound of workers changing tires combines with music from a DJ inside the shop’s waiting room.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of smell
Noun
  • Even among the worldliest of us, an unexpected roundabout can trigger a fireworks-and-bald-eagles display of patriotic rage.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Pushing boundaries for new radiopharmaceuticals Radiopharmaceuticals are all the rage in some biotech circles, but some voices of caution are saying slow down.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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