mellowness

• Qualité ou état de maturité et de douceur, incluant la bienveillance, un goût riche et mûr, des propriétés sensorielles agréables, une teinte de couleur douce ou un caractère affable, souvent sous l'influence de l'âge, du goût ou de substances.

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.

indénombrable

1. Kindheartedness through maturityB2formal

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

   Douceur d'âme acquise avec l'âge

   • 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.

   Synonymesbenevolenceforbearancegentlenesskindlinessmildnesssoftnesssweetnesstolerance

   Antonymesacrimonybitternesscallousnesshardnessharshnessintoleranceirascibilityseveritysternness

2. Ripe and full flavorB2formal

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

   Maturité et plein arôme

   • 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.

   Synonymesfullnessrichnessripenesssavorsweetness

   Antonymesaciditybitternessharshnesssournesstartness

3. Rich and pleasing sensationB2formal

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

   Rondeur et plénitude d'une sensation

   • 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.

   Synonymesfullnessgentlenessmildnessrichnesssmoothnesssoftnesssweetness

   Antonymesastringencybitternessharshnesssharpness

4. Soft shade of a colorB2formal

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

   Douceur d'une couleur

   • 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.

   Synonymesgentlenesssoftnesssubduedness

   Antonymesbrightnessgarishnessharshnessintensityvividness

5. Geniality from substancesC1informal

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

   Détente euphorique

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuzzeuphoriaglowhigh

   Antonymesagitationirritabilitytension