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Mellowing

/ˈmɛloʊɪŋ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    The process of becoming softer, gentler, or more relaxed.

    "After spending a week in the countryside, he felt a mellowing of his usual stress."
  2. 2

    To cause to become more relaxed or less intense.

    "The music had a mellowing effect on the crowd, easing their tensions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'mellowing' derives from the Old English 'melu', meaning 'soft' or 'mild'. It evolved through Middle English, where it took on connotations of ripening and becoming softer in texture or character, reflecting a gradual process of change.

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