mellowness
Translation
mellowness, ripeness, smoothness
Examples
The wine had a wonderful mellowness.
The wine had a wonderful mellowness.
He appreciated the mellowness of his later years.
He appreciated the mellowness of his later years.
Grammar Patterns
the mellowness of ((sth.)) the quality of being pleasantly smooth, rich, or soft The mellowness of the cheese was perfect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: smoothness, richness, softness; Antonyms: harshness, sharpness
Etymology
From the adjective 'mellow' (ripe, soft) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mellow' marshmallow, which is soft. 'Mellowness' is the quality of being soft and pleasant.