Mood
/muːd/noun
A temporary state of mind or feeling.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'mood' was closely linked to the concept of 'humors', suggesting that our emotions were influenced by the balance of bodily fluids and celestial bodies!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*móds
“The mind or spirit, often associated with emotion.”
Old English
Old English
mōd
“Courage, spirit, or heart; a term reflecting emotional state.”
Middle English
Middle English
mode
“A manner or way of feeling or behaving.”
Modern English
English
mood
“A prevailing emotional state, often shifting and variable.”