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Definition of mellowness

mellowness

/ˈmɛl.oʊ.nəs/
mel · low · ness
Adverb:mellowly
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Adjective:mellow
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mellowness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being relaxed, gentle, calm, and free from harshness or tension, often brought about by maturity or experience.

Example

"Years of teaching had given her a calm mellowness that immediately put nervous students at ease."

2

Pleasant richness, smoothness, and full-flavored maturity in food, wine, sound, color, or light, without any sharpness or acidity.

Example

"Aging the cheese in underground caves for two years develops a rich, nutty mellowness."

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• Rhymes for mellowness

• Nearby Words

melittis
mellow
mellowly
mellowness
melodic
melodica
melodically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'mellow' (probably related to Old English 'melu', meaning 'meal' or 'flour', referring to softness of texture) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mellowness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mellowness
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