Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

affect-the-mood-of

phrase
/əˈfɛkt ðə muːd ʌv/
Definition
To influence or change the emotional state or feelings of an individual or group.
Examples
  • The cheerful music can affect the mood of the party-goers.
  • She tried to affect the mood of her class by telling jokes.
  • The weather has the power to affect the mood of an entire community.
Meaning
The phrase describes the impact that one person’s actions, words, or circumstances can have on the emotional wellbeing of someone else.
Synonyms
  • influence emotional state
  • impact feelings
  • change mood
  • alter emotional atmosphere