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mellowness

mellowness

4.0
A ripe, full taste in fruit that is sweet
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛloʊnəs/
translation icon : madurez
  • Grapes from this region are prized for their natural mellowness and sweetness.

Examples

  • The mellowness of the cheese indicated it had aged to perfection.

  • The mellowness of the peach made it a delight to eat on a summer afternoon.

  • The mellowness of the ripe peaches was evident in their sweet aroma.

  • I love the mellowness of this wine; it has a rich flavor.

  • The apples from this orchard are known for their incredible mellowness, making them the best choice for homemade pies.

  • With its mellowness, the ripe peach bursts with flavor and sweetness that enhances any summer dish.

  • The richness and mellowness of the ripe strawberries made them a delightful addition to the dessert.

Synonyms

ripeness
vsmellowness
3 2.5

How ready fruit is to eat or harvest

concerns the resulting ripe, full taste rather than maturity alone
rich flavor
vsmellowness
1 2.2

A strong pleasant taste in food or drink

is softer, implying ripe fullness rather than high intensity
sapidity
vsmellowness
1 9.9

A strong, pleasant taste in a food or drink

is milder and highlights ripe, full fruit flavor
fruitiness
vsmellowness
1 3.5

A taste and smell like ripe apples in food or drink

focuses on overall ripe fullness rather than only fruity notes
fullness of flavor
vsmellowness
3.7

A rich, satisfying taste that feels complete

is specifically about ripe, rounded fruit taste
flavorsomeness
vsmellowness
  • US
6.7

How pleasant food or drink tastes

is more about ripe, full fruit flavour than general pleasantness
sapidness
vsmellowness
9.9

A pleasant taste in food or drink

emphasizes ripe fullness and depth rather than mere agreeableness

Antonyms

sour
4 1.0

A food or drink that has a sharp taste

unripe
3 2.7

Not fully grown and not ready to eat or use

How Ripe

overripe
7 3.0
mellowness
4.0
ripeness
3 2.5
sourness
1 1.2
tartness
2 3.7

Surface Forms

mellowness singular
mellownesses plural

Morphology

mellowness = mellow (transparent) = mellow + ness

Typical derivation from 'mellow' to indicate the quality of ripeness and full flavor in fruit, directly related to the adjective.

Etymology

The word mellowness comes from mellow, often used for fruit that is 'ripe' and sweet. So mellowness is the full, pleasant flavor you get from ripe fruit.