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   mood

   /muːd/

   noun

   • 1. a temporary state of mind or feeling: "he appeared to be in a very good mood about something" Similar frame of mindstate of mindemotional statehumourtemperdispositionspirittenorvein
   • ▪ the atmosphere or pervading tone of something: "a concept album which captures the mood of modern times" Similar atmospherefeelingspiritambienceauracharactertenorflavourqualityclimatefeeltonekey
   • ▪ (especially of music) inducing or suggestive of a particular feeling or state of mind: "mood music"
   • 2. an angry, irritable, or sullen state of mind: "he was obviously in a mood" Similar bad moodtemperbad temperfit of bad/ill tempersulkpetthe sulksfit of piquelow spiritsdepressionbout of mopingthe doldrumsthe bluesmardinformal:the dumpsgrumppaddyinformal, dated:batewax

   Word Origin Old Englishmōd (also in the senses ‘mind’ and ‘fierce courage’), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch moed and German Mut.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOOD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The prime minister was in defiant mood in the House of Commons yesterday. His moods are very changeable. Oh, just stop it Alex, I'm really not in the mood for your jokes.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moodMood Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MOOD is a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion : feeling; also : the expression of mood especially in art or literature. How to use mood in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOOD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MOOD meaning: 1. the way you feel at a particular time: 2. the way you feel at a particular time: 3. the way…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › moodMOOD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Mood definition: a state or quality of feeling at a particular time. See examples of MOOD used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmood noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of mood noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOOD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Your mood is the way you are feeling at a particular time. If you are in a good mood, you feel cheerful. If you are in a bad mood, you feel angry and impatient.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › moodMood - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Mood refers to how you feel at the present time. If you want to ask your boss for a raise, wait until he or she is in a good mood. Don't ask, though, if he or she is "in a mood " - that means the person is grumpy. If you are in the mood for something like ice cream or spicy food, you would like to have it now.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOOD | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   MOOD meaning: 1. the way someone feels at a particular time: 2. to not be friendly to other people because you…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › moodmood noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    1 [countable] the way you are feeling at a particular time She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly). He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). to be in a foul/filthy mood Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug. Wait until he's in a better mood before you ask him.

11. www.berkeleywellbeing.com › moodsMoods: Definition, Types, & Causes - The Berkeley Well-Being...

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    Our moods, like our emotions, attune us to our environments in specific ways. A positive or pleasant mood makes us more likely to pay attention to the rewarding things in our environment, while a negative or unpleasant mood makes it easier to notice things that are threatening or punishing (Carver, 2001).