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moods

/muːdz/

Meanings
noun
A mental or emotional state, composure.

Examples :

"Her moods changed quickly; one minute she was laughing, and the next she was quiet and thoughtful. "
mind emotion condition

Related Words

Illustration instrumental

instrumental noun

/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/

(grammar) The instrumental case.

"The instrumental case, used in some languages, marks the tool or instrument used in an action. "

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration indicative

indicative noun

/ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/

(grammar) The indicative mood.

"The indicative mood is used to make statements about facts, like "My daughter attends school every day." "

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration disposition

disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration thoughtful

thoughtful adjective

/ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

"Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle."

Illustration contrasting

contrasting verb

/kənˈtræstɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːntræstɪŋ/

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

"The teacher contrasted the advantages of a morning class with the advantages of an evening class to help students decide which schedule would work best for them. "

Illustration literature

literature noun

/ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.tʃɚ/

The body of all written works.

"The school library's literature collection includes novels, poems, and short stories. "

Illustration soundtrack

soundtrack noun

/ˈsaʊndˌtræk/

A narrow strip running down a movie film that carries the recorded sound in synchronization with the pictures.

"The soundtrack on the old movie reel had a lot of static, making it difficult to hear the dialogue. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "