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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
Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
The key element of a Stoner Karaoke Night is the mellow and chill environment.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
Continue to invite both of your sons to family gatherings, and hope that eventually Jared will mellow.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Choose a relaxing two-mile float for a mellow afternoon or go for a longer 8.5-mile trip with mountain vistas and gentle rapids.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
The key element of a Stoner Karaoke Night is the mellow and chill environment.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Verb
But rebounding borrowing costs have since mellowed the frenzy, according to some analysts and real estate agents.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
Continue to invite both of your sons to family gatherings, and hope that eventually Jared will mellow.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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Through its busy streets, the Ford Ranger PHEV emitted a gentle hum at low speeds and easily handled deep road ruts and drain covers with little fuss.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Don't boil for too long: Keep the liquid at a gentle simmer, and cook the ribs just until tenderized.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Using a real-life incarceration facility near Geelong in Victoria that had just opened (but wasn’t populated yet), Williams has a setting that’s sunny and modern, not inherently depressing if not exactly pleasant, either.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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The most pleasant surprise to me was Ohio’s Matt Ponatoski, ranked as the No. 29 QB by 247Sports.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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These talismans of use are analogous to the often unaffected art work shown at Intuit.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Even when the Panama Canal had endured a months-long drought that forced the ACP to implement a series of daily transit and draft restrictions throughout the second half of 2023, container ships had largely been unaffected compared to other vessels.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 June 2025
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From a breakout run with Senegal’s AS Douanes to a fresh challenge with Libya’s Al Ahli Tripoli, his path reflects not only personal growth but the maturing identity of a league where African basketball continues to rise.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Winemaker Darrell Holbrook fermented the juice with native yeast and matured it in 92 percent new French oak for 15 months.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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A lot of the lyrical content is pretty dark, which is interesting because this was a pretty happy time in your life.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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With more British grime infused in his hip-hop lyrical prowess, rapper Florence Sinclair added more UK flair to the Primavera Sound programming.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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She was dressed in a conservative suit and low heels and in her soothing but authoritative voice reminded me of a flight attendant delivering in-flight instructions.—
Lisa Pratta
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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There’s nothing more soothing… or surprisingly loud.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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To their credit, the Heat have been gracious in their credit to the Panthers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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The food was unfussy and full-flavored, the service gracious, and the staff — from the spa therapists to the bakers — seemed genuinely happy to be here.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Reservations are required for both the casual tasting and the picnic table.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Pair it with sneakers, sandals, flats, and more for a casual yet stylish everyday look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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