mellow
mellow Lexical Profile
mellow Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relaxed, easygoing, and good-humored, especially as a result of age, maturity, or pleasant surroundings.
"After retiring to the countryside, he adopted a much more mellow attitude toward life."
Pleasantly smooth, soft, or rich in sound, flavor, or color, free from harshness or sharpness.
"The cellist produced a warm, mellow tone that filled the concert hall."
Fully ripe, sweet, and tender, or well-aged to remove acidity and bitterness (of fruit, wine, or cheese).
"Late autumn brings mellow pears and apples ready for the harvest."
• verb
To become or make someone more relaxed, gentle, or tolerant, especially through experience or aging.
"Once known for his fiery temper, the director has mellowed considerably over the years."
To ripen, age, or mature so as to develop a richer, smoother flavor, color, or texture.
"Allow the wine to mellow in oak barrels for at least two years before bottling."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English melwe ('soft, ripe, sweet'), probably derived from an Old English variant of mearu ('soft, tender'), or influenced by Old English melu ('meal, flour').