まろやか

まろやか
na-adjective
mellow, mild, smooth
food
1. mellow, mild, smooth
Having a gentle, well-rounded flavor or texture without harshness; often used for food and drinks.
まろやかな味(あじ)だ。
It has a mellow taste.
This wine is smooth and easy to drink.
Add cream to give it a smooth finish.

Common collocations

Usage

  • Mostly of taste and texture (coffee, wine, sake, dairy, sauces): a positive word for flavor with its sharp edges softened
  • Also of sounds and voices (まろやかな音色(ねいろ))
  • Occasionally written 円(まろ)やか

Similar words

  • マイルド: mild — the loanword, common in advertising