mood

[muːd]

mood Definition

• 1. a temporary state of mind or feeling
• 2. the atmosphere or pervading tone of something

Using mood: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mood" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She's in a good mood today.

• Example

  The music created a relaxing mood.

• Example

  The dark clouds created a gloomy mood.

• Example

  The movie's mood was tense and suspenseful.

mood Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mood

• temper
• disposition
• spirit
• ambience
• frame of mind

Antonyms for mood

• emotionless
• unfeeling

Idioms Using mood

• be in a blue mood

  to feel sad or depressed

  Example

  She's been in a blue mood ever since her dog died.

• be in the mood for something

  to feel like doing or having something

  Example

  I'm in the mood for some ice cream.

• be in no mood for something

  to not feel like doing or having something

  Example

  I'm in no mood for your jokes right now.

Phrases with mood

• in the mood

  feeling a particular way, especially wanting to do something

  Example

  I'm not really in the mood for pizza tonight.

• kill the mood

  to do or say something that ruins the pleasant atmosphere or feeling

  Example

  His rude comment killed the mood at the party.

• set the mood

  to create a particular atmosphere or feeling

  Example

  The candles and soft music set the mood for a romantic evening.

Origins of mood

from Old English 'mōd', meaning 'mind, feeling, heart, courage'

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Summary: mood in Brief

The term 'mood' [muːd] refers to a temporary state of mind or feeling, or the atmosphere or tone of something. It can be used to describe a person's emotional state, as in 'She's in a good mood today,' or the atmosphere of a place or situation, as in 'The music created a relaxing mood.' Common phrases include 'in the mood,' 'kill the mood,' and 'set the mood,' while idioms include 'be in a blue mood' and 'be in the mood for something.'