1. temporary states of mind or feeling
Usage: plural of mood
2. general atmospheres or feelings of places or situations
Usage: plural of mood
3. verb forms that express different attitudes toward actions or states
Usage: grammar; plural of mood

Examples

• Her moods change quickly throughout the day.
• The artist captured different moods in his paintings.
• Bad weather often affects people’s moods.
• The restaurant has romantic moods with dim lighting.
• Students learn about indicative and subjunctive moods in grammar class.
• His moods swing from happy to sad without warning.
• The music creates mysterious moods in the film.