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   Mel·low

   /ˈmelō/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness: "she was hypnotized by the mellow tone of his voice" Similar dulcetsweet-soundingtunefuleuphoniouslyricmelodiousmellifluousfruitysmoothwarmfullrichwell roundedrare:mellifluentOpposite harsh
   • ▪ (of wine) well-matured and smooth: "delicious, mellow, ripe, fruity wines" Similar seasonedconditionedmatureagedoldrich in texturewarmOpposite fresh
   • ▪ (of fruit) ripe, soft, sweet, and juicy: archaic "a dish of mellow apples" Similar ripematuresoftlushjuicytenderluscioussweetfull-flavoredflavorsomeOpposite greenunripe
   • 2. (of a person's character) softened or matured by age or experience: "a more mellow personality" Similar easygoingtolerantamicableamiablewarmheartedwarmsympatheticgood-naturedaffablegraciousgentlepleasantkindlykindhearted
   • ▪ relaxed and good-humored: "Jean was feeling mellow"
   • ▪ relaxed and cheerful through being slightly drunk: informal "everybody got very mellow and slept well" Similar genialjovialjollycheerfulhappymerrytipsyslightly drunkfull of well-beinginformal:happymerrytiddlysquiffyOpposite nasty, irritable
   • 3. (of earth) rich and loamy: "to most farmers, soil has good tilth when it is mellow and granular and crumbles easily in the hand"

   verb

   • 1. make or become mellow: "fuller-flavored whiskeys mellow with wood maturation" Similar relaxcalmsettlematureimprovesoftensweetenconditionseasonageimprove
   • ▪ relax and enjoy oneself: "I need to mellow out, I need to calm down"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘ripe, sweet, and juicy’): perhaps from attributive use of Old English melu, melw- (see meal2). The verb dates from the late 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mellowly adverb
   • 2. mellowness noun

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   • The proper word is mellow. Mello is not a recognized word in English, and it is not used in any formal or informal contexts. Mellow, on the other hand, is a common word that means relaxed, calm, or easygoing. So, what does mellow mean? The word has a few different definitions, but they all relate to a sense of calmness or relaxation.

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   • Define mellower. mellower synonyms, mellower pronunciation, mellower translation, English dictionary definition of mellower. adj. mel·low·er , mel·low·est 1. a. Soft, sweet, juicy, and full-flavored because of ripeness: a mellow fruit. b. Suggesting softness or sweetness: "The...

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   • He is an extremely affable and approachable man. She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. She took a deep breath to calm her nerves. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. Synonyms for MELLOW: soft, delicate, full-flavored, mature, rich, ripe, sweet, mature, develop, improve, …

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   Define Mellow. Mellow is a term that is used to describe something that is soft, smooth, and pleasant. It can refer to a sound, a taste, a texture, or even a feeling. The term “mellow” is often used to describe things that are soothing, calming, and relaxing.

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   4 days ago · 1. adjective. Mellow is used to describe things that have a pleasant, soft, rich colour, usually red, orange, yellow, or brown . ...a classic Queen Anne house of mellow red brick with a white portico. ...this mellow Cotswold manor house. ...the softer, mellower light of evening. 2. adjective.

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   definition 1: of fruit, ripely soft, juicy, and flavorful. The peaches have turned mellow. similar words: delicious, flavorful, juicy, luscious, ripe, soft, succulent, sweet, tender. definition 2: rich and with the harshness removed, as by aging. We enjoyed a nice, mellow wine. synonyms: