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mellow
[ mel-oh ]
adjective
- soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
Antonyms: , ,
- well-matured, as wines.
- soft and rich, as sound, tones, color, or light.
Antonyms:
- made gentle and compassionate by age or maturity; softened.
- friable or loamy, as soil.
- mildly and pleasantly intoxicated or high.
- pleasantly agreeable; free from tension, discord, etc.:
a mellow neighborhood.
- affably relaxed; easygoing; genial:
a mellow teacher who is very popular with her students.
verb (used with or without object)
- to make or become mellow.
Synonyms: , ,
noun
- Slang. a state, atmosphere, or mood of ease and gentle relaxation.
verb phrase
- Slang.
- to become detached from worry, strife, stress, etc.; relax:
After final exams let's go down to the beach and mellow out.
- to make more relaxed, agreeable, workable, etc.; soften or smooth:
Chopin really mellows me out when I'm feeling tense.
mellow
/ ˈɛəʊ /
adjective
- (esp of fruits) full-flavoured; sweet; ripe
- (esp of wines) well-matured
- (esp of colours or sounds) soft or rich
- kind-hearted, esp through maturity or old age
- genial, as through the effects of alcohol
- (of soil) soft and loamy
verb
- to make or become mellow; soften; mature
- foll by out to become calm and relaxed or (esp of a drug) to have a calming or relaxing effect on (someone)
Derived Forms
- ˈǷɲԱ, noun
- ˈǷɱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- lǷ· adverb
- lǷ·Ա noun
- v·lǷ adjective
- over·lǷ· adverb
- over·lǷ·Ա noun
- ܲ·lǷ adjective
- ܲ·lǷed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of mellow1
Word History and Origins
Origin of mellow1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It was supposed to be a mellow sport — something my depleted soul could handle.
Per the brand’s website, Lung Ching is “famous for its jade green color, earthy aroma, mellow taste and long flat leaf” along with its “distinct character” and “unique cooling effect.”
The popular YouTuber, whose real name is Rachel Accurso, has racked up billions of views with her mellow, early childhood-focused content.
Their sonic range can go anywhere from mellow, feel-good acoustics to strained vocals over hard-hitting electric guitar riffs.
“People said they saw Kevin drink. It was mellow. I can tell you that. Not like a crazy situation,” said Barry Vince, one of the passengers, at the time of the crash.
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More About Mellow
does mellow mean?
Mellow means soft, sweet, and full of flavor, usually in reference to ripe fruits.
Mellow can also mean well matured, especially in reference to wine.
Mellow can also mean soft and rich, usually in reference to sound, color, or musical tone.
And mellow can describe a mild and pleasant intoxication or high.
You’ll also see mellow used in reference to people. A mellow person is usually easy-going and relaxed. If they’ve mellowed over time, they’ve become more relaxed.
In slang, mellow means a mood or atmosphere of relaxation. You might hear something like “Don’t harsh my Ƿ,” meaning “Don’t spoil my good mood.”
Example: Luis became much more mellow after they left their stressful job.
Where does mellow come from?
The first records of the term mellow come from around the early 1400s. It ultimately comes from the Old English word meru, meaning “soft.”
Did you know … ?
are some other forms related to mellow?
- mellowly (adverb)
- mellowness (noun)
- overmellow (adjective)
- unmellowed (adjective)
are some synonyms for mellow?
are some words that often get used in discussing mellow?
How is mellow used in real life?
Mellow is a common word used to describe something that is pleasantly agreeable in some way.
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— SALT (@SaltBeerFactory)
It's not "barred" as in total ban.
It's just the zeitgeist.
The Danes saying, "You don't need it if you are under 50" is a warning.
In practice it could mean ban. It depends how the Danes apply the guideline – which are rare there.
They are pretty mellow and sensible people.
— Injectionjab (@Injectionjab)
Donkey in Norwich this morning. Surprisingly mellow, given the circumstances.
— Sam Jordison (@samjordison)
Try using mellow!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of mellow?
A. savory
.Ǵڳ
C. young
D. sweet
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