1
as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
the mellow tones of an old violin
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2
as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a teacher with a mellow approach to classroom discipline mellow soaps
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as in pleasant
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
mellow and unflappable, the office manager greatly contributes to the work environment
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as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
a mellow crowd sat on the grass and enjoyed the music coming from the band shell
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as in to mature
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Recent Examples of mellow
Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
On Thursday, April 3, the vibe at the Laguna Beach shelter was mellow.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
Percy Brown, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
Turns out zombies don’t mellow with age.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Roasting transforms pungent, sharp and crunchy radishes into a mellow, nutty and slightly sweet juicy side dish.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
On Thursday, April 3, the vibe at the Laguna Beach shelter was mellow.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
An Indian summer mellowed the high country of southwestern New Mexico.
—Percy Brown, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
Turns out zombies don’t mellow with age.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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The high waistband provides gentle compression without feeling restrictive and doesn’t dig in during long stretches of sitting.—
Susan Brickell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Instead use a gentle blotting technique to draw the stain out of the fabric.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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There are many pleasant features of playoff basketball.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Although the London Marathon’s entry rules are currently unaffected, British conservative media and tabloid newspapers are already putting pressure on the event to change its policies.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Will Brandy be stuck in that alt-reality forever or emerge unscathed and unaffected?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Retail Media’s Next Evolution Once a bottom-funnel lever, retail media has matured into a full-funnel engine.—
Dani Nadel,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Treasury notes mature in two, three, five, seven and 10 years.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Many of the world’s biggest rap stars no longer value lyrical supremacy, and the artists who covet their pen can’t capture the world’s attention like Drake and Lamar’s beef did.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2025
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Jia’s films all have that element, but this one seems both angrier and more lyrical than some of his work, somehow at the same time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fey is a big fan of Ina Garten, aka TV chef the Barefoot Contessa, and The Four Seasons feels a lot like if Ina Garten made a sitcom: upscale and aspirational, beautiful and soothing.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
1 May 2025
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The Venezuelan songstress and Colombian crooners melodic and soothing vocals pair perfectly with Los Ángeles’ hip-swiveling cumbia tune.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
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The building itself includes 24-hour concierge service and features a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the conversation, maintain a gracious tone regardless of immediate outcomes.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The assault is alleged to have taken place in June at 2 Sisters 4 Brothers Restaurant and Lounge, a casual eatery and dance venue in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The show, with its journalistically murky blend of news and casual banter, serves the administration’s needs in a few ways, the report suggested.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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