mood

Definition

  • noun: the way someone feels
  • noun: a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion
  • synonyms: manner, style, mode

Examples

  • It's hard to relate to someone who has such wild/extreme 'mood swings'. [=someone whose mood changes very quickly]

  • She turned down the lights and lit a candle to create a more romantic 'mood'. [='atmosphere']

  • I'm sorry. I'm just not 'in the mood to talk'. [=I do not want to talk to anyone right now]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Uh, yeah, pension program sends a check and benefits. How much is that check for? Uh, kid, I'm really not in the mood for this right now. This Skywayman's driving me crazy. Who's the Skywayman? Ah, some nut that's (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can