Mellowed: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ผ
mellowed
[ หmelลd ]
state change
Mellowed refers to the process of becoming gentler, softer, or more relaxed over time. It can apply to both physical substances, such as food or beverages, as well as to emotional states or personalities. For instance, wine can mellow with age, developing a smoother taste. Similarly, a person's demeanor may mellow as they gain life experience, resulting in a more laid-back approach to challenges.
Synonyms
calmed, dulled, relaxed, softened, tamed.
Examples of usage
- The wine mellowed after several years in the cellar.
- Over time, his aggressive nature mellowed.
- The harsh flavors in the dish mellowed with additional cooking.
- Her once rigid opinions mellowed with new experiences.
- As the music played, the atmosphere in the room mellowed.
Translations
Translations of the word "mellowed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น suave
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช mild
๐ฎ๐ฉ lembut
๐บ๐ฆ ะผ'ัะบะธะน
- ัะฟะพะบัะนะฝะธะน
- ะฟะพะผ'ัะบัะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลagodny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท doux
๐ช๐ธ suave
๐น๐ท yumuลak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุนู
๐จ๐ฟ jemnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ jemnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neลพen
๐ฎ๐ธ mjรบkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yumลaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ suave
Etymology
The term 'mellow' has its roots in Old English, where 'melu' originally referred to a soft, gentle quality. By the 14th century, it had evolved, influenced by the Middle Dutch word 'mellowen', meaning to become ripe or soft. The transition of the word from a physical description to a more metaphorical use reflects cultural shifts in understanding emotions and personal growth. Over time, 'mellow' has come to signify not just the physical characteristics of food and drink, particularly in wine-making, but also the emotional attributes of calmness and relaxation. The different contexts of mellow in language showcase how cultural practices around food, beverages, and emotional health intertwine, emphasizing a holistic understanding of what it means to develop or mature in various aspects of life.