Mellowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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mellowed

 

[ หˆmelลd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mild

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lembut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚agodny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suave

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumuลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”ๅ’Œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรบkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,307, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.