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umore

mood

noun oo-MOH-reh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: From Latin humor (fluid, moisture) — the medieval theory of bodily humours.

Also means

humour

Usage Note

Umore primarily means a person's current emotional state — essere di buon umore ('to be in a good mood') and essere di cattivo umore ('to be in a bad mood') are standard phrases. It can also mean 'humour' in the sense of wit (senso dell'umorismo). Note that the English loanword 'humor' ('comedy') is better expressed as umorismo in Italian.

Examples

"Oggi sono di buon umore."

Natural Translation

I am in a good mood today.

Literal Translation

Today I-am of good mood.

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