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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
Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Amaro Nonino lends an herbal complexity that mellows the drink, while fresh lemon juice balances everything with a burst of acidity.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Meaning, Emily, was joined by her chef husband, which brought quite a bit of bickering to the kitchen, while Zain and Lee were joined by their more mellow co-workers.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 June 2025
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Adjective
Even the ultra-competitive summer atmosphere on the island of Santorini—a 40-minute ferry from Ios—mellows at this time of year.
—Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Amaro Nonino lends an herbal complexity that mellows the drink, while fresh lemon juice balances everything with a burst of acidity.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
The lion's mane mushroom extract helps smooth any sharp edges from the THC for a mellow Friday night buzz that's perfect for zoning out with a movie.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Meaning, Emily, was joined by her chef husband, which brought quite a bit of bickering to the kitchen, while Zain and Lee were joined by their more mellow co-workers.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
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The sunrise alarm clock gradually brightens your room with a simulated sunrise for a gentle wake-up.—
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5 July 2025
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Hand wash with gentle soap and cold water, avoiding soaking, and use a mesh bag if machine washing is necessary.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Both WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines said their operations were unaffected by the hacks.—
Sean Lyngaas,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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Russian Security Council deputy chairman of Dmitry Medvedev also said Iran's critical nuclear infrastructure appeared to be unaffected or to have sustained only minor damage.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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The technology was not mature enough to make our vision a reality.—
Beena Ammanath,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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For that to happen, the offense has to mature and become a little more disciplined.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Soth, who is based in Minneapolis, is best known for his large-format photography that blends documentary realism with lyrical storytelling.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Joel Alfonso Vargas brings raw authenticity and lyrical vision to a coming-of-age story that pulses with life and urgency.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Our Reading Accent Chair is a must, with fabric and color options available in delicate Cream Linen or soothing Olive Green.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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For many aging pets, car rides can be a soothing and enjoyable outing.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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For some science, the discoveries will be limited by whatever the sky is gracious enough to give—a star must explode for the Rubin Observatory to spot a new supernova, for example.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Miss Manners is certain that your heartfelt gratitude, in the form of a gracious and appreciative handwritten letter, will be thanks enough.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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Even casual users should take a moment to review their settings and chat history to make sure personal details aren’t being shared without their knowledge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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For garden parties, vacation, and or just hanging out, sandals or sneakers are a more casual option.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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