Noun common mood has 1 sense

1. indicative mood, indicative, declarative mood, declarative, common mood, fact mood - a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact
   --₁ is a kind of mood, mode, modality
   

Sense 1:

In grammar, the common mood is the most widely used mood for expressing statements, facts, and general truths.

Example: "The sun rises in the east."

Sense 2:

The common mood can also refer to the prevalent or popular sentiment or feeling among the general population.

Example: "There is a common mood of excitement and anticipation during the holiday season."

Usage 1 (Grammar):

In grammar, the common mood is used to express statements or facts that are considered universally true or real.

Example: "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius in the common mood."

Usage 2 (Popular Sentiment):

In popular usage, the common mood refers to the prevailing or widespread mood or feeling among people.

Example: "The common mood among the audience was one of disappointment after the unexpected turn of events."