Mood/muːd/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters The word 'mood' can describe an individual's feelings or a group's atmosphere. The mood at the party shifted when the music stopped. Pro Tip 2/3Descriptive Language 'Mood' is often paired with adjectives to specify the feeling, like 'joyful', 'tense', or 'gloomy'. Her joyful mood was contagious. Pro Tip 3/3Temporal Nature 'Mood' suggests a temporary state that can change quickly. The news changed his mood from calm to anxious.