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adjective

ˈme-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce mellow (audio)
Definition of mellownext
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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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mellow

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verb

as in to mature

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Recent Examples of mellow
Adjective
Warm yet uplifting with a strong hit of black tea, Still Bloom's cardomom, sesame, and orange top notes hit like a shot of caffeine before dissipating into a mellow, comforting underbelly of musk, rose and cedarwood, to name a few. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The first mile is pretty mellow, but this moderate trail features several switchbacks. — Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026
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But even when the buzz mellows in the weeks following the NBA Finals, Brunson will never take his foot off the gas. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 June 2026 Softening the red onion in hot water, vinegar, sugar, and salt helps to mellow its raw flavor, while keeping its crunchy texture. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mellow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
  1. melodic
  2. gentle
  3. pleasant
  4. unaffected
  5. mature
  6. lyrical
  7. soothing
  8. gracious
Adjective
  • This range gives his work room to move between club music, melodic influences, and records centered on relationships and life experiences.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Those collaborations helped establish him as one of hip-hop’s most recognizable melodic voices even before the arrival of his first solo LP.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of melodic
Adjective
  • The crucial middle section of the show continued to deal with tough emotions, but in a gentle fashion.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The idea was to mash together the gentle art of gardening with a competitive sport, almost framing it as a beat-’em-up.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of gentle
Adjective
  • Afternoons should be mild and mostly sunny, with lower humidity making outdoor plans more pleasant.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • The Valhalla’s dihedral doors, thankfully, were unaffected by any of the changes made to the vehicle.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The presales for the remaining shows are being held on Ticketmaster, and are reported to be unaffected.
    — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of unaffected
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  • Phishing and social engineering attacks have become harder to detect as AI has matured, and AI scaling within organizations has introduced new risks to corporate environments.
    — Rick Vanover, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The four also repeatedly touched on the idea that China’s fashion and lifestyle market is maturing.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of mature
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  • Why these sections have been singled out for annotation is a mystery, given that there are more dramatic and more obviously lyrical moments elsewhere in the poem.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • And, yes, this rendition represented a lyrical alteration by the Tonji that departed from the traditional wording of the French national anthem.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • The recipe calls for plenty of seaweed, rich in nourishing minerals, and is deeply soothing and hydrating.
    — Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Cool lighting can appear brighter and attention-grabbing, but warm lighting is more soothing on the eyes.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothing
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  • At the heart of these experiences is the resort’s Master Pathfinder and team of Pathfinders, who act essentially as adventure concierges, gracious hosts, and expert guides.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • No Camas coach would talk (although one, along with a school administrator, was gracious to me), and the boy's mother wouldn't acknowledge my presence Saturday.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
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