mellowly

In relaxed fashion

In a mellow manner—softly, gently, without harshness.

Music plays mellowly through old speakers.

Light falls mellowly through curtains.

A person speaking mellowly sounds relaxed and unhurried: He mellowly advised patience.

The word is uncommon; most writers choose *softly* or *gently* instead.

gently

softly

With little volume

smoothly · quietly · subtly · gracefully · carefully · gingerly · sensitively · considerately · kindly · warmly

calmly

serenely

In a calm manner

composedly · unruffled · unhurriedly · relaxedly · sedately · collectedly · coolly · imperturbably · phlegmatically · stoically

soothingly

comfortingly

In a consoling manner

therapeutically · harmoniously · dreamily · languidly · lazily · drowsily · sleepily · hypnotically · meditatively · contemplatively

Opposites
manner/tone

mellowlyharshly

In severe manner

gruffly · abrasively · hostilely · aggressively · roughly

emotional intensity

mellowlyharshly

In severe manner

tensely · fretfully · anxiously · hostilely · aggressively

maturity/ripeness

mellowlyimmaturely

In an undeveloped manner

greenly · rawly · crudely · roughly

Phrases
Family

mellow, mellowed, mellowing, mellows, mellowness, mellower, mellowest

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G