a state of mind or spirit; one of the groups of forms that a verb may take to show whether things are regarded as certain, possible, doubtful etc
state of mind
Cases of word usage
1) annoyed; angry; in a bad mood (disgruntled)
2) the flowing out of the tide; a low mood or state (ebb)
3) (the power of) sharing the feelings, mood of another person (and so understanding her or him) (empathy)
4) in a mood for play; not serious (playful)
5) caused by temperament; quickly changing one's mood (temperamental)
6) (of a liquid) that easily changes into gas or vapour; (of a person, mood) changing quickly or easily from one mood or interest to another (volatile)