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
Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
Mornings began with mellow reggae and lovers rock, setting a tranquil mood for the day.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
The 2012 vintage stands out for its heavenly aromas of ripe red and black fruits that lead to bold flavors mellowed by soft tannins.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
According to recent studies by Leafly, some of the most popular strains right now are Gelato (for its sweet, uplifting high) and Wedding Cake (a mellow yet euphoric Indica).
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
Mornings began with mellow reggae and lovers rock, setting a tranquil mood for the day.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Smashing Pumpkins mellowed us out and Chance the Rapper cranked us up.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
The 2012 vintage stands out for its heavenly aromas of ripe red and black fruits that lead to bold flavors mellowed by soft tannins.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow
Adjective
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Both Voloshin and Hendrickson say a gentle soap is the best choice for cleaning.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Brittle minerality, acidity and fruitiness in this wine with rounded characteristics; sweet and sour and with gentle, creamy flavors.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Where to Eat Horta, Lido promenade, Funchal Horta, on the pleasant Lido promenade, serves delicious and healthy comfort food.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Take advantage of springtime’s pleasant temperatures with a scenic bike ride along the iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail or a picnic with live music at Trailblazer Park.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Key Vatican functions, such as preparations for the 2025 Holy Year celebrations, remain unaffected.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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For instance, if a breach occurs in your main network, segmentation helps ensure that VoIP services remain unaffected.—
Ruchir Brahmbhatt,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The whiskies that make up the blend have matured under the watch of all five of the master blenders Royal Salute has had since its inception.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Green, of course, has grown and matured in the 30 years since.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Released on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), the LP blends sultry R&B vibes with sharp lyrical digs—and addresses Drake’s most recent feuds.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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For instance, Cher was inducted last year without Sonny Bono, while Motown producer Norman Whitfield was honored without his lyrical collaborator, Barrett Strong.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The best facial massager for you will be the one that not only targets your primary skin-care concerns but also offers a soothing moment of self-care, keeping you coming back for more.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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The scents are typically designed to smell soothing and sophisticated.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But each woman who was so gracious to spend time speaking with me is someone whose films have moved me.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
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Darvish was gracious when asked about Gurriel’s gesture at the time.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Very family friendly, one of the Montage signatures is Daly’s Rec and Pub, a casual bar eatery with kid friendly menus like brick oven pizza and specialty sodas, plus vintage arcade games and a full-sized multi-lane bowling alley.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Uniform options include business formal, business casual and tactical casual.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Mellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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