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Mood

🇬🇧 UK /["/muːd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/muːd/"]/

Meaning of Mood

the way you are feeling at a particular time

In simple words: A feeling or state of mind.

Mood in a sentence

• She always seems to be in a cheerful mood during the summer.
• His mood changed dramatically after hearing the news.
• Some music can really influence your mood and energy levels.
• He was in a great mood, laughing and joking with everyone.
• I can’t figure out what’s causing her bad mood lately.

How to use Mood

Use 'mood' to describe how someone feels at a specific time. It works well in both casual and formal settings, but be careful not to confuse it with 'emotion'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'mood' like a 'mood ring' that changes colors based on feelings.

Related words

Collocations with Mood

• cheerful
• cheery
• good
• be in
• get somebody in
• put somebody in
• change
• shift
• become…
• change
• swing
• state
• be in no mood for something
• a change of mood
• when the mood strikes you
• cheerful
• cheery
• good
• be in
• get somebody in
• put somebody in
• change
• shift
• become…
• change
• swing
• state
• be in no mood for something
• a change of mood
• when the mood strikes you
• cheerful
• cheery
• good
• be in
• get somebody in
• put somebody in
• change
• shift
• become…
• change
• swing
• state
• be in no mood for something
• a change of mood
• when the mood strikes you

Synonyms for Mood

• feeling
• atmosphere
• disposition
• temperament
• moodiness

Opposites of Mood

• cheer
• happiness

Common mistakes with Mood

• Confusing 'mood' with 'moodiness' or 'mood swings'.
• Using 'mood' as a verb.
• Mixing up 'mood' with 'tone' in discussions about writing.

Frequently asked questions about Mood

What does Mood mean?

A feeling or state of mind.

What is the definition of Mood?

the way you are feeling at a particular time

How do you use Mood in a sentence?

She always seems to be in a cheerful mood during the summer.

Can you give another example of Mood?

His mood changed dramatically after hearing the news.

What are synonyms for Mood?

Common alternatives include feeling, atmosphere, disposition, temperament, moodiness.

What is the opposite of Mood?

Opposite meanings include cheer, happiness.

What words go with Mood?

It commonly pairs with cheerful, cheery, good, be in, get somebody in, put somebody in, change, shift, become…, change, swing, state, be in no mood for something, a change of mood, when the mood strikes you, cheerful, cheery, good, be in, get somebody in, put somebody in, change, shift, become…, change, swing, state, be in no mood for something, a change of mood, when the mood strikes you, cheerful, cheery, good, be in, get somebody in, put somebody in, change, shift, become…, change, swing, state, be in no mood for something, a change of mood, when the mood strikes you.

What are common mistakes when using Mood?

Confusing 'mood' with 'moodiness' or 'mood swings'. Using 'mood' as a verb. Mixing up 'mood' with 'tone' in discussions about writing.

How do you pronounce Mood?

US: /["/muːd/"]/, UK: /["/muːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mood?

Use 'mood' to describe how someone feels at a specific time. It works well in both casual and formal settings, but be careful not to confuse it with 'emotion'.

What CEFR level is Mood?

"Mood" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.