mellow

¹mel·low

adj \ˈme-(ˌ)lō\

Definition of MELLOW

1

a of a fruit : tender and sweet because of ripeness b of a wine : well aged and pleasingly mild

2

a : made gentle by age or experience b : rich and full but free from garishness or stridency c : warmed and relaxed by or as if by liquor d : pleasant, agreeable e : laid-back

3

of soil : having a soft and loamy consistency

— mel·low·ly adverb

— mel·low·ness noun

Examples of MELLOW

1. The painting captures the mellow light of a summer evening.
2. This wine is very mellow.
3. He was in a mellow mood.
4. She was a tough and demanding teacher, but she became mellower in her old age.
5. He's a very mellow guy.
6. After a couple of drinks we all started feeling pretty mellow.

Origin of MELLOW

Middle English melowe

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to MELLOW

Synonyms: euphonious, lyrical, mellifluent, mellifluous, lyric, melodic, melodious, musical

Antonyms: unlyrical

Related Words: dulcet, golden, sweet

Near Antonyms: disconnected, staccato; discordant, dissonant, grating, harsh, inharmonious, jarring, strident, unmelodious, unmusical

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