Mellowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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mellowing

[ ˈmɛl.oʊɪŋ ]

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emotions

To become more relaxed, calm, or gentle over time.

Synonyms

calm down, relax, soften

Examples of usage

As they spent more time together, his rough edges started mellowing, and he became a kinder person.
The harsh feelings mellowed with each passing day, until finally, they were able to forgive each other.

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wine

To become smoother and more pleasant with age, like a fine wine.

Synonyms

age, develop, ripen

Examples of usage

This red wine is mellowing nicely, with rich flavors developing over time.
The mellowing process of the wine in the oak barrels added depth and complexity to its taste.

Translations

Translations of the word "mellowing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amadurecer

🇮🇳 मुलायम बनाना

🇩🇪 mildernd

🇮🇩 melunakkan

🇺🇦 пом'якшення

🇵🇱 łagodzenie

🇯🇵 和らげる

🇫🇷 adoucir

🇪🇸 suavizar

🇹🇷 yumuşatma

🇰🇷 부드럽게 하다

🇸🇦 يلين

🇨🇿 zmírnění

🇸🇰 zmierniť

🇨🇳 变柔和

🇸🇮 mehčanje

🇮🇸 mýkja

🇰🇿 жұмсару

🇬🇪 დამშვიდება

🇦🇿 yumşaltmaq

🇲🇽 suavizar

Word origin

The word 'mellowing' is derived from the Old English word 'melwen', which means 'to make or become mellow'. The concept of mellowing has been associated with the aging process, where things become softer, smoother, and more pleasant over time. This word is often used in the context of emotions and wine, highlighting the gradual process of becoming more relaxed or developing richer flavors.