MOPES Synonyms: 216 Similar and Opposite Words

mopes 1 of 2

plural noun

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as in sadness

a state or spell of low spirits he's got the mopes because his girlfriend is mad at him

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mope

as in drags

to move or act slowly we were in a rush, and the Sunday driver in front of us was just moping along

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as in pouts

to silently go about in a bad mood she's been moping all weekend because her boyfriend hasn't called even once

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However, as the strike lingers, estimates range widely for just what an extended work stoppage would mean.

JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Each of its eight episodes is immersive and impressionistic; the camera lingers on the vibrant greens and deep browns of the natural world, in patient shots soundtracked by birdsong, the crunching of leaves underfoot, and serene, wordless music.

Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024

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