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Mood: meaning, definitions and examples

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mood

 

[ muหd ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

emotions

A temporary state of mind or feeling.

Synonyms

disposition, spirit, temper

Examples of usage

  • I am in a good mood today.
  • Her mood changed when she heard the news.
  • The music helped improve my mood.
  • I can't concentrate when I'm in a bad mood.
  • His mood swings are unpredictable.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

The atmosphere or pervading tone of a particular work of art or literature.

Synonyms

ambiance, atmosphere, feeling

Examples of usage

  • The novel has a dark and mysterious mood.
  • The movie captured the essence of the 1950s mood.
  • The painting evokes a romantic mood.
  • The play set a somber mood from the beginning.
  • The music created a calming mood.

Translations

Translations of the word "mood" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น humor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stimmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suasana hati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัั‚ั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nastrรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐ—ๅˆ† (ใใถใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท humeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ruh hali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ถ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกlada

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกlada

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟƒๆƒ… (xฤซnqรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razpoloลพenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉาฃั–ะป-ะบาฏะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™hval-ruhiyyษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ humor

Etymology

The word 'mood' originated from the Old English 'mลd,' which meant 'heart, mind, and spirit.' Over time, it evolved to refer to a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a particular setting. The concept of mood has been explored in various fields, including psychology, literature, and music, highlighting its importance in understanding human emotions and artistic expression.

See also: moodiness, moods, moody.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,208, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.