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
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
It’s been three decades since Melrose Place debuted on Fox — and Mondays haven’t mellowed one bit.
—Michele Amabile Angermiller, HollywoodReporter, 14 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
In Ash, Flying Lotus’ moody and mellow sci-fi thriller, a woman wakes up to the low hum of a malfunctioning system.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
It’s been three decades since Melrose Place debuted on Fox — and Mondays haven’t mellowed one bit.
—Michele Amabile Angermiller, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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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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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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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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If busier weekends someday mean parking an extra block away, that will be a pleasant problem to solve.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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For example, many could be reassigned to jobs in city departments that are unaffected by the budget crisis.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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However, even as many industries experience a general decline, there were five remote roles pointed out by FlexJobs that appear to be unaffected by the downward trend, and were in the highest demand in Q1 2025.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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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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The whisky was initially matured in an ex-bourbon barrel before being transferred to a vintage 1980 calvados cask (a type of French apple brandy).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Tim has finally crossed the lyrical genre off his bucket list with Juliet & Romeo (now playing in theaters nationwide; click here for tickets).—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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And while the cursed lineage trope can be clichéd, Theodoridou’s lyrical prose takes otherwise disposable lines and turns them into poetry.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 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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Perry was also quite gracious when another fan in the crowd handed her an album to sign.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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And yet when people need a portal into or proxy for spiritual awakening, Alice Coltrane’s music often becomes integral, a newfound household name, because her staggered textures are gracious enough to accommodate both the ascetic and the philistine.—
Harmony Holiday,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Honestly, for movie nights or casual gaming on a massive screen, this one’s hard to top.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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So, keep initiating the catch-ups, accepting invites for casual hangs, attending those after-work dinners and chatting with acquaintances at events.—
Seraphina Seow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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