Pronunciation: /ˈmɛloʊ/

Definitions of mellow

verb to become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial

Example Sentences

A1 I mellow my tea with a splash of milk.

A2 She mellowed her harsh words with a smile.

B1 After a long day at work, I like to mellow out by listening to music.

B2 The sunset mellowed the colors of the sky into a beautiful array of pinks and oranges.

C1 Yoga helps me to mellow my mind and relax after a stressful day.

C2 His laid-back attitude and calm demeanor always mellow the tense atmosphere in the office.

adjective having a soft, rich, and pleasant flavor or character

Example Sentences

A1 I like to listen to mellow music when I want to relax.

A2 The mellow lighting in the room created a cozy atmosphere.

B1 She had a mellow personality that made everyone feel comfortable around her.

B2 The mellow taste of the wine paired perfectly with the cheese.

C1 The artist's mellow brush strokes gave the painting a serene quality.

C2 The mellow sunset cast a warm glow over the beach, creating a peaceful scene.

Examples of mellow in a Sentence

formal The mellow music played softly in the background during the elegant dinner party.

informal Let's just have a mellow evening watching movies and relaxing at home.

slang I love the mellow vibes at this chill coffee shop.

figurative After a long day, I finally felt my mind mellow out like a calm ocean at sunset.

Grammatical Forms of mellow

past tense

mellowed

plural

mellows

comparative

more mellow

superlative

most mellow

present tense

mellows

future tense

will mellow

perfect tense

have mellowed

continuous tense

is mellowing

singular

mellow

positive degree

mellow

infinitive

to mellow

gerund

mellowing

participle

mellowed

Origin and Evolution of mellow

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'mellow' originated from the Old English word 'melu' which meant 'soft, sweet, or ripe'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mellow' evolved to also mean 'relaxed, calm, or mature' in addition to its original meanings of 'soft, sweet, or ripe'.