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in the mood forhaving a desire or inclination for something; feeling like doing or having something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: having a desire or inclination for something; feeling like doing or having something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ðə muːd fɔːr/

Korean meaning: ~하고 싶은 기분이 드는, ~할 마음이 있는

Korean pronunciation: 인 더 **무**드 포

Example Sentences

  • After watching the cooking show, I'm totally in the mood for some fancy pasta.
  • My boss asked if I'm in the mood for overtime, and I said 'Is anyone ever in the mood for that?'
  • She's never in the mood for small talk before her morning coffee.

in the mood for

NOUN

//ɪn ðə muːd fɔːr//

having a desire or inclination for something; feeling like doing or having something

in the mood for concept
💡 Concept

having a desire or inclination for something; feeling like doing or having something

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in the mood for rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When you're in the mood, everything looks like good food!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn ðə muːd fɔːr/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ðə muːd fɔː/

🌳Etymology

Origin

mood는 중세 영어 'mod'에서 유래하여 '마음의 상태'를 의미했고, 고대 게르만어에서 '용기, 정신'을 뜻했습니다. 현재는 특정한 감정 상태나 기분을 나타내는 표현으로 발달했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

moodfoodgoodstood
mood
food
good
stood

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📝Examples

After watching the cooking show, I'm totally in the mood for some fancy pasta.

😄 Fun example

My boss asked if I'm in the mood for overtime, and I said 'Is anyone ever in the mood for that?'

She's never in the mood for small talk before her morning coffee.

When it's raining, I'm always in the mood for hot chocolate and a good movie.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

feel likeinclined tofancyhave an appetite forbe up for

Antonyms

not interested inopposed toreluctant

Related

in the spiritup forkeen oncravingyearning for