mellowness

• Качество или состояние зрелости и мягкости, включающее добросердечность, богатый и спелый вкус, приятные сенсорные свойства, мягкий оттенок цвета или приветливый нрав, часто под влиянием возраста, вкуса или веществ.

The quality or state of being mellow, encompassing kindheartedness from maturity, a rich and ripe flavor, a pleasing sensory property, a soft shade of color, or a genial disposition, often influenced by age, taste, or substances.

uncountable

1. Kindheartedness through maturityB2formal

   A gentle and tolerant disposition that often comes with age or experience.

   Мягкость

   • His mellowness made him a beloved grandfather.
   • She spoke with a mellowness that only years of wisdom can bring.
   • The mellowness in his voice calmed everyone in the room.

   Synonymsbenevolenceforbearancegentlenesskindlinessmildnesssoftnesssweetnesstolerance

   Antonymsacrimonybitternesscallousnesshardnessharshnessintoleranceirascibilityseveritysternness

2. Ripe and full flavorB2formal

   A rich, sweet, and fully developed taste, especially of fruit.

   Спелый и насыщенный вкус

   • The mellowness of the peach was perfect for the pie.
   • This wine has a lovely mellowness from aging.
   • The fruit's mellowness indicated it was ready to eat.

   Synonymsfullnessrichnessripenesssavorsweetness

   Antonymsaciditybitternessharshnesssournesstartness

3. Rich and pleasing sensationB2formal

   A quality of a sensory experience that is smooth, full, and enjoyable.

   Мягкость и насыщенность

   • The mellowness of the music filled the hall.
   • He enjoyed the mellowness of the old leather chair.
   • The mellowness of the lighting created a cozy atmosphere.

   Synonymsfullnessgentlenessmildnessrichnesssmoothnesssoftnesssweetness

   Antonymsastringencybitternessharshnesssharpness

4. Soft shade of a colorB2formal

   A gentle, subdued, and not harsh tone of a color.

   Мягкий оттенок цвета

   • The mellowness of the yellow walls made the room feel warm.
   • She preferred the mellowness of pastel colors.
   • The painting's mellowness gave it a dreamy quality.

   Synonymsgentlenesssoftnesssubduedness

   Antonymsbrightnessgarishnessharshnessintensityvividness

5. Geniality from substancesC1informal

   A relaxed and friendly state, often induced by alcohol or marijuana.

   Блаженное расслабление

   • After a glass of wine, a pleasant mellowness came over him.
   • The mellowness from the herbal tea helped her unwind.
   • They enjoyed the mellowness of the evening after a few drinks.

   Synonymsbuzzeuphoriaglowhigh

   Antonymsagitationirritabilitytension