Mellow: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต
mellow
[ หmษloส ]
music
Having a smooth, soft, and pleasant sound, often soothing or relaxing.
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Examples of usage
- The mellow tones of the saxophone filled the room.
- She has a mellow voice that is perfect for jazz music.
personality
Calm, easygoing, and gentle in character or temperament.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He has a mellow disposition that makes him easy to be around.
- She is known for her mellow attitude towards life.
food
To soften or mature, typically referring to flavors becoming richer and more balanced over time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cheese needs to mellow for a few months before it is ready to eat.
- Let the wine mellow in the cellar for a year to enhance its flavor.
Translations
Translations of the word "mellow" in other languages:
๐ต๐น suave
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช sanft
๐ฎ๐ฉ lembut
๐บ๐ฆ ะผ'ัะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลagodny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใ (yawarakai)
๐ซ๐ท doux
๐ช๐ธ suave
๐น๐ท yumuลak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋๋ฌ์ด (budeureoun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุนู
๐จ๐ฟ mฤkkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ mรคkkรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ (rรณuhรฉ)
๐ธ๐ฎ mehak
๐ฎ๐ธ mjรบkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yumลaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ suave
Etymology
The word 'mellow' originated in the late Middle English period from the Old English word 'melu,' meaning 'soft.' Over time, it evolved to describe various qualities related to softness, smoothness, and relaxation. 'Mellow' has been used in music, personality traits, and food to signify a gentle, soothing, or mature quality.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,964, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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