First Known Use: before 12th century
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1mood
noun \ˈmüd\
Definition of MOOD
1
: a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion : feeling; also : the expression of mood especially in art or literature
2
archaic : a fit of anger
3
a : a prevailing attitude b : a receptive state of mind predisposing to action c : a distinctive atmosphere or context : aura
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Origin of MOOD
Middle English, from Old English mōd; akin to Old High German muot mood
Other Psychology Terms
2mood
noun
Definition of MOOD
1
: the form of a syllogism as determined by the quantity and quality of its constituent propositions
2
: distinction of form or a particular set of inflectional forms of a verb to express whether the action or state it denotes is conceived as fact or in some other manner (as command, possibility, or wish)
3
: mode 1b
Origin of MOOD
alteration of 1mode
First Known Use: 1569
MOOD Defined for Kids
1mood
noun \ˈmüd\
Definition of MOOD for Kids
: an emotional state of mind or feeling <I'm in a good mood today.>
2mood
noun
Definition of MOOD for Kids
: a set of forms of a verb that show whether the action or state expressed is to be thought of as a fact, a command, or a wish or possibility
Medical Dictionary
mood
noun \ˈmüd\
Medical Definition of MOOD
: a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion : affective state : feeling 3
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