Mellowness: meaning, definitions and examples

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mellowness

[ ˈmeləʊnəs ]

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feeling

The state or quality of being mellow; a gentle and pleasant mood or atmosphere.

Synonyms

gentleness, relaxation, softness

Examples of usage

She enjoyed the mellowness of the evening sun.
His mellowness was contagious, spreading a sense of calm throughout the room.

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music

The rich and full quality of sound in music, often associated with warmth and depth.

Synonyms

depth, richness, warmth

Examples of usage

The mellowness of the jazz performance captivated the audience.
The mellowness of the cello added a beautiful depth to the symphony.

Translations

Translations of the word "mellowness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suavidade

🇮🇳 कोमलता

🇩🇪 Sanftheit

🇮🇩 kelembutan

🇺🇦 м'якість

🇵🇱 łagodność

🇯🇵 柔らかさ (yawarakasa)

🇫🇷 douceur

🇪🇸 suavidad

🇹🇷 yumuşaklık

🇰🇷 부드러움 (budeureoum)

🇸🇦 نعومة

🇨🇿 jemnost

🇸🇰 jemnosť

🇨🇳 柔和 (róuhé)

🇸🇮 mehkoba

🇮🇸 mýkt

🇰🇿 жұмсақтық

🇬🇪 რბილადობა

🇦🇿 yumşaqlıq

🇲🇽 suavidad

Word origin

The word 'mellowness' originated from the Middle English word 'melen', meaning to soften. Over time, it evolved to describe a state of gentle and pleasant quality, both in mood and music. The concept of mellowness has been associated with warmth, depth, and relaxation, making it a versatile term used in various contexts.