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Definition mood in American English

mood noun

noun
/mud/
1

the way that someone is feeling, for example whether they are happy, sad, or angry

Example

He listens to rock or country music, depending on his mood.

Example

medicines that affect your mood and mental function

Example

I had never seen Ann in such a good mood before.

Example

Jeff's been in a bad mood all day.

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1.1

the way that a group of people are feeling

Example

Politicians need to be in touch with the public mood.

Example

Mandela's release created a mood of optimism in South Africa.

Example

The movie was a success because it reflected the mood of the moment.

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1.2

a feeling of being unhappy or angry

Example

She refused to put up with her husband's moods.

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2

a quality that something such as a place, movie, or piece of music has that makes you have a particular feeling

Example

a collection of stories that vary in mood and style

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Lighting was particularly important in setting the mood of the play.

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3

a group of verb forms that are used to show whether, for example, a sentence is a statement, question, or order

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Definition mood in American English