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Definition mood in British English

mood noun

noun
/muːd/
1

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

Example

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

Example

medicines that affect 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.

Example

I'm just not in a party mood.

Synonyms and related words
mood emotion feelings
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 film was a success because it reflected the mood of the moment.

Synonyms and related words
mood emotion feelings
1.2

a feeling of being unhappy or angry

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
asperity anger annoyance sadness depression grief
2

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

Example

a collection of stories that vary in mood and style

Example

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

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feature quality factor
3

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

Synonyms and related words
the active aspect auxiliary
Definition mood in British English