moods

Noun

mood (plural moods)

1. A mental or emotional state, composure.
   • I've been in a bad mood since I was dumped by my ex-boyfriend.

   Synonyms:

   composure, humor, spirit, temperament

2. Emotional character (of a work of music, literature, or other art).
   • Whatever the mood of her music, funky or romantic, upbeat or blue, sophisticated or simple, her fans get the message. And as long as the word comes from Natalie, they adore it, turning every one of her albums to gold or platinum.1979, Judith Glassman, The Year in Music, 1979, →ISBN
3. A sullen, gloomy or angry mental state; a bad mood.
   • He's in a mood with me today.

   Synonyms:

   huff, pet, temper

   Antonyms:

   good humour, good mood, good spirits

4. A disposition to do something, a state of mind receptive or disposed to do something.
   • I'm not in the mood for running today.

   Synonyms:

   huff, frame of mind

5. A prevalent atmosphere, attitude, or feeling.
   • A good politician senses the mood of the crowd.

   Synonyms:

   vibe

6. (slang) A familiar, relatable feeling, experience, or thing.
   • “I'm only here for a night. I'm road tripping with a friend and he decided we needed a queer bar, stat.” “Oh, that's a whole mood.”2019, Kris Ripper, Runaway Road Trip: (A Definitely-Not-Romantic Adventure)

   Synonyms:

   big mood

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