Moods

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279. Moods

See also 28. ATTITUDES ; 41. BEHAVIOR ; 120. DISCONTENT ; 195. HAPPINESS ; 208. HOMESICKNESS ; 213. HUMOR ; 268. MELANCHOLY .

cyclothymia
a temperament characterized by cyclic alterations of mood between elation and depression. cyclothyme, n. cyclothymic , adj.
dysphoria
a state or mood of dissatisfaction, restlessness, or anxiety. dysphoric , adj.
euphoria
a state or mood of well being, whether natural or induced. euphoric , adj.
morbidity
the state or quality of being excessively gloomy. morbid , adj.
mordancy
the quality or state of being sarcastic or caustic. mordant , adj.
morosity
the quality or state of being excessively sullen or gloomy. morose , adj.
plerophory
a state or quality of full confidence or absolute certainty.

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