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mood

/muːd/
Meanings
  • noun

    A mental or emotional state that is the response to a situation or set of circumstances.

    - "She was in a good mood after receiving the good news."
    - "The sad mood of the room was palpable."
  • noun

    A distinctive atmosphere or character of a place, situation, or person.

    - "The mood of the party changed when the music was turned off."
    - "The somber mood of the funeral was broken by laughter."
Pronunciation
  1. /muːd/



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  2. /muːd/



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Antonyms

good humour , good mood , good spirits
Synonyms

big mood , composure , humor , spirit , temperament , frame of mind , huff , huff , pet , temper , grammatical mood , mode
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mood
flood , blood , mood , pood , food , brood , bood , gloom , room , loom
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. mood (Scottish) : a mood or feeling, typically one that is unpleasant or melancholic

  2. mood (Nautical) : a device for regulating the draft of a ship by controlling the amount of water in its ballast tanks

  3. mood (Chemical) : A liquid or semiliquid substance, typically one used as a solvent or as a base for other substances.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. mood (Scottish) : a mood or feeling, typically one that is unpleasant or melancholic

  2. mood (Nautical) : a device for regulating the draft of a ship by controlling the amount of water in its ballast tanks

Variants
List of all variants of mood that leads to same result
mood , moods , mood board , mood boards , moodboard , moodboards , affective disorder , mood disorder , mood disorders , mood music , mood swing , in the mood , the mood takes someone
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

moods, moody, moodier, moodiest

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English mōd, from mōdan to move, from mōdian to provoke, incite, from mōd, emotion, passion, frenzy.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'mood' appears in the title of over 1,000 books.

  2. The word 'mood' is used over 500 times in the Bible.

  3. The word 'mood' is the longest English word that can be spelled using only the letters 'm-o-o-d'.

Related Concepts
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  1. emotion: A feeling or expression of a person's mental or emotional state.

  2. atmosphere: The character or quality of a place or situation.

Culture
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Mood has been a significant theme in literature, art, music, and film. In literature, mood is often created through the use of language, imagery, and setting. In art, mood can be conveyed through color, texture, and composition. In music, mood is often conveyed through melody, rhythm, and harmony. In film, mood is often created through lighting, sound, and editing.

How to Memorize "mood"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person in a happy mood, then in a sad mood. Imagine the facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mood' with the word 'emotion'. Think of a time when you were in a particular mood and how it made you feel.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Moody Monkeys' to remember the different moods. M is for 'Moody', O is for 'Optimistic', O is for 'Ominous', and D is for 'Delighted'.

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