mood — a temporary state of mind or feeling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a temporary state of mind or feeling
Pronunciation (IPA): /muːd/
Example Sentences
- My boss is always in a foul mood on Monday mornings.
- The romantic dinner set the perfect mood for his proposal.
- I'm not in the mood for pizza again - we've had it three times this week!
mood
NOUN[/muːd/]
a temporary state of mind or feeling
Her mood shifts the moment rain taps the cafe window.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'mod' meaning mind, courage, or temperament. Related to Germanic roots referring to mental disposition and emotional state.
Breakdown
mod (Old English: mind, temperament, courage) = mood. No prefix or suffix in modern form; the word itself is the root morpheme.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss is always in a foul mood on Monday mornings.”
“The romantic dinner set the perfect mood for his proposal.”
“I'm not in the mood for pizza again - we've had it three times this week!”
“The gloomy weather affected everyone's mood at the office.”
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