mellowness

• 指成熟、柔和、圆润的状态或特质，既可形容味道（醇厚、甘美）、声音或颜色（柔和、温润），也可形容人的性格（温厚、和蔼、圆通）或事物经时间沉淀而达到的醇熟境界。

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.

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1. Kindheartedness through maturityB2formal

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

   温厚

   • 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.

   同义词benevolenceforbearancegentlenesskindlinessmildnesssoftnesssweetnesstolerance

   反义词acrimonybitternesscallousnesshardnessharshnessintoleranceirascibilityseveritysternness

2. Ripe and full flavorB2formal

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

   成熟浓郁的风味

   • 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.

   同义词fullnessrichnessripenesssavorsweetness

   反义词aciditybitternessharshnesssournesstartness

3. Rich and pleasing sensationB2formal

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

   醇厚柔和

   • 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.

   同义词fullnessgentlenessmildnessrichnesssmoothnesssoftnesssweetness

   反义词astringencybitternessharshnesssharpness

4. Soft shade of a colorB2formal

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

   柔和的色调

   • 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.

   同义词gentlenesssoftnesssubduedness

   反义词brightnessgarishnessharshnessintensityvividness

5. Geniality from substancesC1informal

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

   惬意的放松

   • 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.

   同义词buzzeuphoriaglowhigh

   反义词agitationirritabilitytension