MELLOWING Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

mellowing 1 of 2

noun

as in softening

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mellowing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of mellow

as in aging

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Recent Examples of mellowing

Noun

Knobel uses Tennessee charcoal mellowing and hand‑toasted barrels to refine classic comfort flavors of Tennessee whiskey. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Sometimes girls have a way of mellowing guys out. — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 The spring and summer months will elicit much mellowing. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 Here’s a look at my experience, which—sadly—included no dogs, but has had a subtly mellowing effect on my own mood. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellowing

Noun

Then over the weekend, Lille struck a deal for Dutch side Feyenoord’s striker Ayase Ueda, which led to a softening of their stance regarding Fernandez-Pardo’s availability.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The legendary treatment may just be as famous as Oprah herself for its ultra-hydrating, softening, lifting, and glow-boosting effect.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of softening

Verb

Jaguar’s customers were also aging, and its competition—previously BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Audi, and the like—were going electric, too.

— Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
The deals extend to hair and makeup, with discounts on everything from gentle shampoos to serums for thinning hair to creamy lip liners, primers, and complexion products that are especially friendly to aging skin.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of aging

Noun

Deadhead blazing star during the growing season to encourage more flowering, but do not prune too soon, as cutting off the foliage may reduce next year’s blooms.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
Look for signs like sparse foliage or poor flowering to know when division is needed.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of flowering

Verb

Each tequila spent a total of three months maturing in a specific barrel before being bottled at 100 proof.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Investors are also keeping an eye on maturing debt, since companies that locked in low rates during the pandemic will now have to refinance at higher rates.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of maturing

Verb

For the same reason, remove any bananas that are ripening from the remaining bunch to slow down the process.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Figs, unlike bananas, avocados and many stone fruits, do not keep ripening after they’ve been picked.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of ripening

Verb

China has deployed troops alongside Russian forces for a large multinational military exercise that Moscow says incorporates lessons from the war in Ukraine, including the growing role of drones, electronic warfare and unmanned ground systems.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Some experts point to worsening public health since the 2008 financial crisis, citing factors such as growing obesity, long hospital waiting times, the cost-of-living crisis and other social causes.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of growing

Verb

The stiffest competition comes on the wing, where the Lakers lauded their depth between offseason additions Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Matisse Thybulle and Williams, rookie Cameron Carr and progressing second-year forward Adou Thiero.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Patterson will give quarterly updates to the council on how the pilot is progressing.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

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