MELLOWING Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word mellowing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MELLOWING
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| ageing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time • the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age adjective satellite • growing old | ||||||||
| ripening | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • coming to full development; becoming mature • acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time | ||||||||
| seasoning | nounn | |||||||
noun • something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts • the act of adding a seasoning to food | ||||||||
| settling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a gradual sinking to a lower level | ||||||||
| softening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the process of becoming softer adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||||||||
| tempering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • hardening something by heat treatment adjective satellite • moderating by making more temperate | ||||||||
| maturing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • characteristic of maturity • having reached full natural growth or development • fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used • (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination adjective satellite • fully considered and perfected verb • develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation • develop and work out fully in one's mind • become due for repayment • cause to ripen or develop fully • grow old or older • cause to ripen and discharge pus | ||||||||
| mellowed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging • softened through age or experience | ||||||||
| high | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • greater than normal in quantity or amount • (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') • used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency noun • a lofty level or position or degree • an air mass of higher than normal pressure • a state of sustained elation • a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics • a high place • a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12 • a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed adverb • at a great altitude • in or to a high position, amount, or degree • in a rich manner • far up toward the source adjective satellite • standing above others in quality or position • happy and excited and energetic • (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted • slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana) | ||||||||
| laid-back | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • unhurried and relaxed | ||||||||
| mellowly | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • in a mellow manner | ||||||||
| melt | verbv | |||||||
noun • the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid verb • reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating • become or cause to become soft or liquid • become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial • lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually • become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly • become less intense and fade away gradually | ||||||||
| mellow out | verbv | |||||||
verb • become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial | ||||||||
