mood

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the general feeling of a place, a situation, or a piece of art.

n. the prevailing atmosphere or emotional character of a place, situation, or creative work.

日本語:雰囲気※

“The soft music and low lights created a romantic mood in the restaurant.”

“The director used a desaturated colour palette to establish a somber mood that reflected the protagonist's internal struggle.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a feeling of wanting to do a specific activity.

n. a state of mind receptive to or disposed toward a particular action.

日本語:気分※

“We were in the mood for pizza, so we ordered a large one for dinner.”

“After a long week of technical writing, she found herself in no mood to engage in further intellectual debate at the dinner party.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · Informal

n. something that you find very relatable or that describes your current life.

n. a relatable experience, image, or situation that reflects the speaker's current state.

“That cat sleeping all day is a total mood.”

“Seeing a photo of a burnt piece of toast and captioning it 'mood' has become a common way to express a bad day on social media.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal

interj. a word you say to show you agree or feel the same way about a situation.

interj. used as a standalone exclamation to signal strong agreement or personal identification with a situation.

“A: 'I just want to stay in bed all weekend.' B: 'Mood.'”

“When the speaker complained about the endless rain, her friend simply replied 'Mood' to indicate she felt the same frustration.”