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Mood Definition: Emotional State & Atmosphere (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：emotional state (mood)

mood 🔊

/muːd/

How you feel inside at a specific moment, like happy, sad, or angry.

emotional state 🔊

➕

/ɪˈmoʊʃənl steɪt/

Refers to a person's temporary emotional state or disposition at a particular time.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'mōd' meaning mind, courage, feeling.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'mood' as 'mode' of emotion - how you're operating emotionally.

📖 Example

She woke up in a great mood and decided to bake cookies for her family. 🔊 She woke up in a great mood and decided to bake cookies for her family.

🔗 Collocations

in a good mood – feeling happy and cheerful

in a bad mood – feeling unhappy or irritated

mood swings – sudden and often extreme changes in emotional state

🔄 Synonyms

emotion (n.) – a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

feeling (n.) – an emotional state or reaction

temper (n.) – a person's state of mind regarding their emotions

🚫 Antonyms

apathy (n.) – lack of interest or emotion

indifference (n.) – lack of concern or emotional response

🌱 Derivatives

moody (adj.) – given to sudden changes of mood; unpredictable in emotions

moodily (adv.) – in a moody manner; sullenly or temperamentally

moodiness (n.) – the quality of being moody; tendency to have unpredictable moods

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Proto-Germanic *mōdaz, related to German 'Mut' (courage) and Gothic 'mōds' (anger). Modern use includes emotional state and atmosphere in art.

Meaning 2：atmosphere (mood)

mood 🔊

/muːd/

The overall feeling or atmosphere of a place, a piece of art, or a group of people.

atmosphere 🔊

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/ˈætməsfɪr/

The prevailing atmosphere or feeling of a setting, artwork, or social environment.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The soft lighting and jazz music created a romantic mood in the restaurant. 🔊 The soft lighting and jazz music created a romantic mood in the restaurant.

🔗 Collocations

romantic mood – an atmosphere of love and intimacy

somber mood – a serious and gloomy atmosphere

festive mood – a joyful and celebratory atmosphere

🔄 Synonyms

atmosphere (n.) – the pervading tone or mood of a place

ambiance (n.) – the character and atmosphere of a place

aura (n.) – the distinctive atmosphere or quality that surrounds something

🌱 Derivatives

moody (adj.) – creating or having a particular atmosphere, often a somber one

mood lighting (n.) – lighting designed to create a particular mood or atmosphere