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moods

NOUN

state of mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

air atmosphere attitude aura character color condition desire disposition emotion feeling frame of mind humor inclination mind personality response scene spirit temperament tendency wish

STRONG

affection bent blues caprice crotchet cue depression doldrums dumps fancy feel individuality melancholy pleasure propensity semblance soul strain temper tenor timbre vagary vein whim

WEAK

high spirits low spirits

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred physicality

STRONG

antipathy gladness happiness joy

WEAK

health

Example Sentences

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Chopin’s nocturnes, though, display a greater range of moods than Field’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Feeling motivated and focused also boosted sharpness, while depressive moods were linked to lower levels.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

It can reduce stress and inflammation, improve heart health, lift moods and slow cognitive decline, according to Fancourt’s book, “Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives,” out in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"I just take what intrigues me from different genres and different moods and apply them to the stories I want to tell."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Nature in one of her beneficent moods has ordained that even death has some antidote to its own terrors.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker