Mellowness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A taste (especially of fruit) that is ripe and of full flavor.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A feeling of good humor and sympathy through maturity or intoxication or a relaxed state.
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The warmth of the sun and cool breeze brought about a mellowness that lifted everyone's spirits at the outdoor concert.
- His mellowness was palpable after a few drinks, and he began to share humorous anecdotes with his friends.
- Years of experiences had imbued her with a mellowness that made her an excellent counselor, able to empathize with even the toughest cases.
- Sitting by the fireplace with a cup of hot tea and a good book induced a state of mellowness that was hard to shake off.
- After a long, rejuvenating vacation, he returned to work with a newfound mellowness that surprised his colleagues and improved office dynamics.
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Meaning 3
Geniality, as through the effects of alcohol or marijuana.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
The property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing; "the music had a fullness that echoed through the hall"; "the cheap wine had no body, no mellowness"; "he was well aware of the richness of his own appearance".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 5
A soft shade of a color; "a mellowness of light and shade not attainable in marble".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.