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
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
For a mellow day, unwind on the beach at Katy’s Cove, just behind The Algonquin Resort.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
The British public may also be starting to mellow on China.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Prosecutors say Major, Young, a third young man named Amen Allen — who remains a fugitive — and two teen boys fired at a car containing Richardson and his friend, transforming a mellow Sunday afternoon into an ambush-style killing.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
For a mellow day, unwind on the beach at Katy’s Cove, just behind The Algonquin Resort.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Verb
The years did not mellow Ali Khamenei.
—Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
The British public may also be starting to mellow on China.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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There’s also a powerful multi-arpeggiator for creating complex rhythmic and melodic lines.—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
26 May 2026
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The ballad’s main features include a basic verse/chorus structure, slow tempo, lyrical melodic lines, rich harmonies, and accompaniment that support those melodies.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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This use of the collective is different from The Daughter Industry in that the demand on it is less gentle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The temptation to go with Krick’s more pleasant (and somehow more spiritually American) forecast is obviously great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Walker Buehler has been a pleasant and necessary surprise, even providing the Padres with the occasional quality start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Primaries for the state's three other House seats unaffected by redrawing were held last week.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Earlier this month, Reform UK, a right-wing populist group promoting stricter border controls, shattered any illusion that Liverpool, which since the 1980s has been associated with the left, is unaffected by political tides.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In Rocky’s case, maturing does not mean becoming less ambitious.—
Jeff Ihaza,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2026
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Every major enterprise platform – ERP for finance, CRM for customers, ITSM for service – matured by becoming the authoritative record for its domain.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The lyrical direction of this record intrigued me.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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But the emotional gravity of this offering's deeply personal, melancholic lyrical content plucks an undeniably profound chord that uniquely separates it from the rest of his work.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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That palms-together, head-bobbing, smiling Thai service creates the most soothing, de-stressing atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The formula also uses AnnonaSense, ceramides, glycerin and shea butter, among other soothing ingredients, to hydrate and retain moisture, while also working to help neutralize visible redness.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Branham recalled how raucous the crowd was and how gracious Busch was interacting with fans.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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There’s an art to being a gracious guest.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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