in the mood

idiom
UK: /ɪn ðə muːd/
US: /ɪn ðə muːd/

  1. Wanting to do or have something.

    1. I'm not in the mood to go out tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wasn't really in the mood for dancing after such a long day at work. [ ] [ ]

  2. Feeling a particular way or having a particular desire.

    1. Are you in the mood for pizza? [ ] [ ]
    2. He seems to be in the mood for an argument, judging by his aggressive tone. [ ] [ ]

  3. Experiencing a temporary state of mind or feeling.

    1. I'm in the mood for a good movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. Being in the mood for something new, they decided to redecorate the entire living room. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

inclined desirous willing eager

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in the mood" in English means: Wanting to do or have something., Feeling a particular way or having a particular desire., Experiencing a temporary state of mind or feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "in the mood" is /ɪn ðə muːd/ in British English and /ɪn ðə muːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "in the mood": inclined, desirous, willing, eager.

Example usage of "in the mood": "I'm not in the mood to go out tonight.". More examples on the page.