1
: a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion : feeling
He's been in a good mood all week.
also
: the expression of mood especially in art or literature
2
archaic
: a fit of anger : rage
3
a
: a prevailing attitude
the kind of mood that fostered the Salem witch trials—
Nat Hentoff
Nat Hentoff
b
: a receptive state of mind predisposing to action
was not in a giving mood at the time
c
: a distinctive atmosphere or context : aura
the weary city's sullen mood—Marilyn Stasio
Marilyn Stasiothe mood is quiet and sleepy, as guests pick blueberries and read by the pond—J. O. Nixon
J. O. Nixon1
: the form of a syllogism as determined by the quantity and quality of its constituent propositions
2
: distinction of form or a particular set of inflectional forms of a verb to express whether the action or state it denotes is conceived as fact or in some other manner (such as command, possibility, or wish)
3
Examples of mood in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebLilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Shim turned down the mood, leading the group in a meditative chant, instructing the singles to hold hands and gaze into each other’s eyes.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Trump Has Promised to Do in a Second Term
Often helping lighten the mood are the two engineers the band has kept locked in the studio for longer and longer days as the band sprirals out into heartbreak and mania over the album.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024
Much like the recent total solar eclipse played a major factor in your mood, the Lyrid meteor shower could likely affect you as well.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
But the Orioles came from behind late to win the game, and the mood was exalted; everyone knows that rookies will struggle.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2024
National Exercise Day is held on April 18, and to set the mood, Billboard has curated the ultimate Latin workout playlist.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
The stage was his playground; the mood shifted as the lights changed colors and intensity, creating a unique ambiance for each track, and Tyler seamlessly toured his discography while propelling the set forward.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
For the small provincial town setting and mood, Jønsson said she was inspired by personal memories.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
The mood carries over online, where a superb selection of their wares is listed for sale.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Shim turned down the mood, leading the group in a meditative chant, instructing the singles to hold hands and gaze into each other’s eyes.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Trump Has Promised to Do in a Second Term
Often helping lighten the mood are the two engineers the band has kept locked in the studio for longer and longer days as the band sprirals out into heartbreak and mania over the album.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024
Much like the recent total solar eclipse played a major factor in your mood, the Lyrid meteor shower could likely affect you as well.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
But the Orioles came from behind late to win the game, and the mood was exalted; everyone knows that rookies will struggle.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2024
National Exercise Day is held on April 18, and to set the mood, Billboard has curated the ultimate Latin workout playlist.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
The stage was his playground; the mood shifted as the lights changed colors and intensity, creating a unique ambiance for each track, and Tyler seamlessly toured his discography while propelling the set forward.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
For the small provincial town setting and mood, Jønsson said she was inspired by personal memories.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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mood
1 of 2 noun1
: an emotional state of mind or feeling
also
: the feeling expressed in a work of art or literature
2
: a dominant attitude or spirit
the mood of the country was optimistic
3
: a distinctive atmosphere or context
the dark mood of the movie
mood
2 of 2 noun
: a set of forms of a verb that show whether the action or state expressed is to be thought of as a fact, a command, or a wish or possibility
Etymology
Noun
Old English mōd "a state of mind"
Noun
an altered form of mode
Medical Definition
mood
noun
: a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion : affective state : feeling sense 3
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