mood
gb/mˈud/ us/mˈud/
A2
English
~ 2400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
state
1
temporary emotional state
The way someone feels at a certain time.
Usage pattern:
in a [adjective] mood
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mood' with 'mode'; 'mood' is about feelings, while 'mode' is about a way of doing something.
Synonyms
temper (Refers more to a person's usual emotional nature or irritability rather than a temporary feeling.)
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frame of mind (A broader term for someone's general mental or emotional condition at a given moment.)
Antonyms
apathy (Lack of emotion or interest, opposite to having a specific emotional state.)
Collocations
good mood
|bad mood
|in the mood
|mood swings
|cheerful mood
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She woke up in a good mood this morning.
- His mood changed after he heard the news.
- I’m not in the mood to talk right now.
- Music can really affect my mood.
- The gloomy weather put everyone in a bad mood.
Learner examples
- I am in a happy mood today.
- She is in a bad mood.
- He is not in the mood to play.
- The movie put me in a good mood.
Noun
technical
B2
entity
2
verb form showing attitude
In grammar, a way that verbs show if something is a fact, a wish, or an order.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'mood' with 'tense'; tense is about time, while mood is about the speaker's attitude or intention.
Synonyms
modality (A broader linguistic term that includes mood as well as other aspects of meaning like necessity and possibility.)
Collocations
indicative mood
|imperative mood
|subjunctive mood
Themes
language
|grammar
|education
|communication
Examples
- In English, the indicative mood is used for stating facts.
- The subjunctive mood is rare in modern English.
- Use the imperative mood to give direct commands.
Learner examples
- The verb is in the indicative mood.
- We use the imperative mood to tell someone to do something.
- The subjunctive mood shows something that is not real.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mood
IPA
GB/mˈud/
US/mˈud/
Syllables & stress
mood (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (mood)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: mood
- Plural: mood, moods
Word family
Expressions
in the mood (for)
1/ˈɪn ðə mˈud fɚ/
fixed phrase
wanting to do something now
To feel like doing something at this moment.
Examples
- I’m in the mood for some ice cream.
- She’s not in the mood to go out tonight.
set the mood
1/sˈɛt ðə mˈud/
fixed phrase
create feeling atmosphere
To make an environment feel right for an event or activity.
Examples
- Candles and soft music set the mood for a romantic evening.
- The host set the mood with lively decorations.
mood swing
1/mˈud swˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
sudden change in emotion
A quick change from one feeling to another.
Examples
- Teenagers often experience mood swings.
- Teenagers often have mood swings.
- His mood swings make him hard to work with.
- Her mood swings make her difficult to work with.