mood

How you feel at a particular time, including whether you want to do something.

• I’m in a good mood today.
• His mood changed after the phone call.
• Are you in the mood for a walk?

How to use it: in a ... mood (He was in a cheerful mood.); in the mood for something (I’m in the mood for a quiet evening.); in the mood to do something (She wasn’t in the mood to cook.)

Similar words: state of mind

Common phrases: good mood, in the mood, change of mood

The general feeling in a place, group, or work of art.

• The music set a peaceful mood.
• The public mood changed after the election.
• Dark colours give the painting a mysterious mood.

How to use it: mood of something (The speech reflected the mood of the country.)

Similar words: atmosphere, feeling

Common phrases: public mood, mood of something, set the mood

An unhappy or angry state in which someone behaves unpleasantly.

• He’s in a mood again.
• She was in a mood with me all evening.
• Why do you get into such a mood?

How to use it: in a mood (He’s in a mood because we left without him.); in a mood with someone (She was in a mood with her brother.)

Similar words: bad temper, sulk

Common phrases: in a mood, get in a mood, such a mood

Used to say that you understand a feeling because you feel the same way.

• “I just want to sleep.” “Mood!”
• “Work has left me exhausted.” “Big mood.”
• “I’m avoiding all my chores today.” “Mood.”

Similar words: same

Common phrases: big mood, absolute mood