mellowly
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4.2
- adverb
- /ˈmɛloʊli/
- Her voice drifted mellowly through the quiet room, comforting everyone present.
Examples
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He mellowly responded to criticism, showing admirable restraint.
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The jazz music played mellowly in the background as we talked.
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She spoke mellowly to soothe the anxious child.
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He plays mellowly at the cafe.
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She spoke mellowly, soothing the anxious child in her arms.
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The music played mellowly, creating a relaxing atmosphere in the room.
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He answered the question mellowly, with a calm tone that eased the tension.
Synonyms
466
1.0
In a quiet way that makes little or no noise
324
1.0
To do something with little force to avoid hurting or making noise
97
1.0
In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness
39
3.7
Gently and carefully to avoid hurting people or breaking things
35
1.0
In a gentle, light way using little force
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3.9
In a calm, peaceful way without worry
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3.0
In a way that makes someone feel calm and safe
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5.8
In a kind and gentle way that does no harm
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5.2
To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement
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4.4
A person speaks or acts calmly and steadily without showing strong feeling
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5.5
In a calm, slow, and dignified way
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3.6
To do something in a slow, calm way without hurry
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4.8
In a calm and peaceful way
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4.9
In a pleasant, musical way that sounds beautiful
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9.9
In a relaxed way without worry
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2.5
In a calm, peaceful way that helps you rest
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6.7
Calmly and with control of your feelings
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8.3
In a smooth, sweet voice that sounds pleasant
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7.5
To act calmly without showing fear
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4.2
To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way
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3.7
In a gentle way that makes someone feel less afraid or worried
Antonyms
How Mellow
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word mellowly comes from mellow, which first described fruit becoming 'ripe' and soft, and the ending -ly makes it describe how something is done. So, to act mellowly is to do something gently, calmly, or in a smooth, pleasant way.