First Known Use: 15th century
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1mellow
adjective mel·low \ˈme-(ˌ)lō\
: pleasantly rich, full, or soft : not harsh, bright, or irritating
: having a pleasing rich flavor that develops over time
: very calm and relaxed
Full Definition of MELLOW
1
a of a fruit : tender and sweet because of ripeness b of a wine : well aged and pleasingly mild
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3
of soil : having a soft and loamy consistency
— mel·low·ly adverb
— mel·low·ness noun
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Origin of MELLOW
Middle English melowe
Related to MELLOW
- Synonyms
- euphonious, lyrical, mellifluent, mellifluous, lyric, melodic, melodious, musical
- Antonyms
- unlyrical
2mellow
verb
: to become or to cause (someone or something) to become less harsh, irritating, nervous, etc.
Full Definition of MELLOW
transitive verb
: to make mellow
intransitive verb
: to become mellow —often used with out
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First Known Use of MELLOW
1575
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MELLOW[1] Defined for Kids
1mellow
adjective mel·low \ˈme-lō\
Definition of MELLOW for Kids
1
: fully ripe or mature <a mellow peach>
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: made mild by age
3
: being clear, full, and pure : not harsh <a mellow sound> <a mellow color>
4
: very calm and relaxed <After dinner, we began to feel mellow.>
— mel·low·ness noun
2mellow
verb
mel·lowedmel·low·ing
Definition of MELLOW for Kids
: to make or become mild or relaxed especially over time
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