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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
Not to worry—the 20-year-old tennis prodigy and first-generation American from the mellow foothills of Orange County, California, isn’t the type to make a fuss. — Jake Nevins, Vogue, 25 June 2026 Grab a portable speaker and choose a playlist that fits the mood, whether that’s dance-friendly beats or more mellow background music. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026
Verb
To mellow its flavor, soak the slices in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain before adding to the cucumbers. — Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 Rinsing the onion with running water mellows its flavor just a touch. — Midwest Living, 15 May 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
  • The double bass became both the heartbeat and the guide of jazz, supporting the ensemble while adding its own rhythmic and melodic voice.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
  • Supported by piano, bass and drums, the quartet blended jazz, soul and groove-driven improvisation, with Tillotson’s rich voice and melodic flute lines creating a distinctive sound.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of melodic
Adjective
  • The luxurious washes and soaps are gentle on skin for a clean, nourished feeling.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Everywhere, in big cities and small towns, there’s an increase in the adultification of children, even the well-off ones, even the ones raised by gentle parents, even the ones with skate and surf camps, guitar lessons, and college funds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of gentle
Adjective
  • Cecchi recommends visiting from April to June or alternatively in September or October, when the weather is pleasant and the city feels slightly less crowded.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Most people can recover on their own, although the symptoms aren’t pleasant, says Yancey.
    — Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Otherwise, the entity shouldn't care because the entity itself is largely unaffected by the charging order.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike the 13 colonies, East and West Florida were largely unaffected by the British Stamp Act and other taxes that fueled resentment elsewhere because the colonies produced relatively little for the British colonial economy.
    — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of unaffected
Verb
  • The tech-preview status of the MCP governance features across several of these products is a reminder that the security story is still maturing, even as the agents are already in production.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Taking the lead in helping Cavalli mature, in ways that have nothing to do with his stuff, would be among their most important and lasting works.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of mature
Adjective
  • Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • The Brooklyn neighborhood where, if Swiftie lyrical interpretations are to be trusted, Swift left a now-infamous scarf at the home of one Maggie Gyllenhaal around 2010.
    — Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • That a series finally found some new themes to focus on is as much a soothing break as all the B-roll of ocean waves and clapboard houses.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • My nearly two-hour Manoa Mist treatment included a full-body sugar exfoliation and soothing-but-therapeutic lomi lomi massage, performed by a therapist who spent years in the medical field and really knew her stuff.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • The Love Goddess Venus enters your sign, spotlighting self-worth and a gracious presence that helps people feel at ease around you.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Over the years, the Caesars Entertainment team has won over guests with its premier service, glamorous suites, and gracious staff.
    — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
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