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.