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
Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Ralph was mellow but liked to play hard.
—Will Croxton, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Chill the shot in the refrigerator before taking it to help mellow flavors.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Leeks are sturdy enough to survive winter frosts, sprouting with a gradation of green colors and a mellow flavor all their own.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Ralph was mellow but liked to play hard.
—Will Croxton, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
The British public may also be starting to mellow on China.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Chill the shot in the refrigerator before taking it to help mellow flavors.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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Although his work has evolved to include more melodic soundscapes, Subtronics remains committed to bringing more people to a better understanding of the genre that first brought his life into focus.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wind chimes have been said to relieve stress, encourage mindfulness, and add pleasant, melodic charm to your outdoor space.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s made with glycerin and amino acids and acts as a very gentle cleanser.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The pounding dembow riddims boldly crash into electro pop, rock, and trap, interspersed with gentle waves crashing and lyrics about lovers who never pulled up.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
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Great andouille sausages are balanced, with a pleasant amount of smoke, savory meat flavor, just enough heat to linger on your tongue after each bite, and a pleasant amount of salt to amplify it all.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Occasionally my therapist would have a delicious-smelling soup on simmer in another part of the house — not a design choice, but a pleasant sensory experience in the background.—
Wendy C. Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The original Hooley’s location at 2955 Jamacha Road in El Cajon is unaffected by the closure of its Grossmont restaurant.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some flights to the Middle East have been rerouted, and service to select destinations in or near the conflict zone has been curtailed, but domestic flights and those to popular international tourist destinations in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Oceania are largely unaffected.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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Laddering bonds involves buying multiple issues with different maturity dates and then reinvesting proceeds from maturing bonds.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The festival, which began in 1999, has matured into both an in-person and an at-home experience with its livestreams as important as ever.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This time playing an underling rather than a boss, Hoskins gave one of the best performances of his career in what remains a high point for Jordan as well, a lyrical and poignant yet savage film noir filled with regret, rage, and unrequited love.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Young certainly could make adjustments based on that reality, but his language is so rich that his poetry also frequently makes its own lyrical case.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That warm soothing voice of yours is missed.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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