Mellow
adjective
Soft or rich in quality.
He liked the mellow sound of the cello.
Often appears as...
- mellow sound
- mellow light
adjective
Relaxed and calm.
He became more mellow as he got older.
Often appears as...
- mellow mood
- mellow personality
adjective
Pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.
She has a mellow voice that lulls you into a tranquil state.
Often appears as...
- mellow voice
- mellow wine
verb
To become more relaxed or pleasant.
With time, his views have mellowed and he is not as strict.
Often appears as...
- mellow with age
- mellow over time
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Soft or rich in quality.
He liked the mellow sound of the cello.
Often appears as...
- mellow sound
- mellow light
adjective
Relaxed and calm.
He became more mellow as he got older.
Often appears as...
- mellow mood
- mellow personality
adjective
Pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.
She has a mellow voice that lulls you into a tranquil state.
Often appears as...
- mellow voice
- mellow wine
verb
To become more relaxed or pleasant.
With time, his views have mellowed and he is not as strict.
Often appears as...
- mellow with age
- mellow over time
Usage tips
Approving
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Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Richness
Use 'mellow' to describe a sensory experience that is pleasantly rich and not overwhelming.
The mellow aroma of the coffee shop was inviting.
Pro Tip 2/2Aesthetic Warmth
'Mellow' often suggests a warmth and gentleness in colors and sounds, akin to a sunset.
The artist's use of mellow colors gave the painting a tranquil feel.
Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Richness
Use 'mellow' to describe a sensory experience that is pleasantly rich and not overwhelming.
The mellow aroma of the coffee shop was inviting.
Pro Tip 2/2Aesthetic Warmth
'Mellow' often suggests a warmth and gentleness in colors and sounds, akin to a sunset.
The artist's use of mellow colors gave the painting a tranquil feel.
Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Richness
Use 'mellow' to describe a sensory experience that is pleasantly rich and not overwhelming.
The mellow aroma of the coffee shop was inviting.
Pro Tip 2/2Aesthetic Warmth
'Mellow' often suggests a warmth and gentleness in colors and sounds, akin to a sunset.
The artist's use of mellow colors gave the painting a tranquil feel.
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Ariel Garten: Know...
So as you settled into relaxation at the end of a hard day, on the couch in our office, the music would mellow with you. When you read, the desk lamp would get brighter. If you nod off, the system would know, dimming to darkness as you do. We then realized that if technology could know something about you and use it to help you,
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Rule Your World: Do the...
principle here too we're so unconscious of what's going on in our world that sometimes we need surprises so let's say you want people to recycle what a basketball hoop over the recycling bin and suddenly something that's really boring becomes a lot more fun when we introduce things that mellow people out
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The power of introverts...
mellow, of course, being the exact opposite of R-O-W-D-I-E. And then the second time I tried it, the counselor came up to me with a concerned expression on her face and she repeated the point about camp spirit and said we should all work very hard to be outgoing. And so I put my books away,
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The power of introverts...
cheer along with everybody else I did my best and I just waited for the time that I could go off and read my books but the first time that I took my book out of my suitcase the coolest girl in the bunk came up to me and she asked me why are you being so mellow mellow of course
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Putting the Cub's Teeth...
Even though he's naughty, too, and he likes to be just as naughty as Stripe. But he's a bit more mellow and he's the one that probably gets beaten up by his brother more so. Stripe's usually the one to do the naughtier things first.
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A librarian's case...
impassive, sluggish, lethargic, placid, calm, mellow, laid-back and, well, slothful! I am relaxed and tranquil, and I like to live in peace. But I am not lazy.' Then the sloth yawned and said, 'That's just how I am.
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Shark Wrestling PIPE Shark...
there I looks good she looks very mellow at the surface just slowly beating their tail back and forth you got very good control her that's the important thing is have really good control over them so
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Time Debt PIPE Linda...
yellow for mellow and green for romance colors y'all don't lie I could see my romance at a glance and blissful Green Day's were always followed by tearful blue ones our life together was more sad
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Yuval Noah Harari...
most people aren't involved in this discussion and they just live their life in any any way that they i mean in a haha way they survive yeah they somewhat mellow through
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Dogs on the Red Carpet PIPE...
we're big fans as you can see we have pretty mellow - love Caesar I love the show big supporter and you know I love my dog so that all goes hand in hand does it he's
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Ariel Garten: Know...
So as you settled into relaxation at the end of a hard day, on the couch in our office, the music would mellow with you. When you read, the desk lamp would get brighter. If you nod off, the system would know, dimming to darkness as you do. We then realized that if technology could know something about you and use it to help you,
Video examples
Rule Your World: Do the...
principle here too we're so unconscious of what's going on in our world that sometimes we need surprises so let's say you want people to recycle what a basketball hoop over the recycling bin and suddenly something that's really boring becomes a lot more fun when we introduce things that mellow people out
Video examples
The power of introverts...
mellow, of course, being the exact opposite of R-O-W-D-I-E. And then the second time I tried it, the counselor came up to me with a concerned expression on her face and she repeated the point about camp spirit and said we should all work very hard to be outgoing. And so I put my books away,
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The power of introverts...
cheer along with everybody else I did my best and I just waited for the time that I could go off and read my books but the first time that I took my book out of my suitcase the coolest girl in the bunk came up to me and she asked me why are you being so mellow mellow of course
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Putting the Cub's Teeth...
Even though he's naughty, too, and he likes to be just as naughty as Stripe. But he's a bit more mellow and he's the one that probably gets beaten up by his brother more so. Stripe's usually the one to do the naughtier things first.
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A librarian's case...
impassive, sluggish, lethargic, placid, calm, mellow, laid-back and, well, slothful! I am relaxed and tranquil, and I like to live in peace. But I am not lazy.' Then the sloth yawned and said, 'That's just how I am.
Video examples
Shark Wrestling PIPE Shark...
there I looks good she looks very mellow at the surface just slowly beating their tail back and forth you got very good control her that's the important thing is have really good control over them so
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Time Debt PIPE Linda...
yellow for mellow and green for romance colors y'all don't lie I could see my romance at a glance and blissful Green Day's were always followed by tearful blue ones our life together was more sad
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Yuval Noah Harari...
most people aren't involved in this discussion and they just live their life in any any way that they i mean in a haha way they survive yeah they somewhat mellow through
Video examples
Dogs on the Red Carpet PIPE...
we're big fans as you can see we have pretty mellow - love Caesar I love the show big supporter and you know I love my dog so that all goes hand in hand does it he's
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Quote examples
Noah Schnapp
American Actor
It's always different for whatever the scene asks for but usually, I listen to music before the scene just to get into the mood, mellow myself out and really put myself into the character's shoes. I zone out from everything going on around me and just focus on what I have to do. From there, I just let it happen.
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Devon Windsor
American Model
I've had a ranch house my whole life, so we'd go down there, be in nature, and just listen to country music. For me, it's very relaxing. When I hear it while I'm traveling or wherever I am, even working, it just mellows me out and brings me back home... It's comforting.
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NLE Choppa
American Rapper
I don't know why people can't believe that I can be mellow. In real life, I'm goofy around people I know but my music portrays me to be hype when most of the time, I'm actually mellow.
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Phillip Phillips
American Musician
When people write things on the Internet about me that aren't true, it's tough to deal with. Even if you're the most mellow person in the world, stuff like that bothers you eventually.
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Gautam Gambhir
Indian Athlete
I think the only time I show my emotions and anger is on the cricket field; otherwise, I've mellowed down. And with age, I think, with age you always end up mellowing down.
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Bethany Hamilton
American Athlete
I enjoy hanging out with friends, going on hikes and playing tennis. I also enjoy Bible study and making dinners. I have a pretty mellow life away from the water.
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Mitski
Japanese Musician
When you're an adult, things mellow out. I think when you're a teenager and you are sad and the world is ending, everything is about that one sadness.
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Mick Ralphs
English Musician
I think that as you get older, you mellow out a lot more. Having been through the ups and downs in life, I feel more qualified to play the blues.
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Anne Hathaway
American Actress
Mellow doesn't always make for a good story, but it makes for a good life.
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Judah Friedlander
American Actor
Tina Fey is really cool. She's so mellow and laid back.
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Noah Schnapp
American Actor
It's always different for whatever the scene asks for but usually, I listen to music before the scene just to get into the mood, mellow myself out and really put myself into the character's shoes. I zone out from everything going on around me and just focus on what I have to do. From there, I just let it happen.
Quote examples
Devon Windsor
American Model
I've had a ranch house my whole life, so we'd go down there, be in nature, and just listen to country music. For me, it's very relaxing. When I hear it while I'm traveling or wherever I am, even working, it just mellows me out and brings me back home... It's comforting.
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NLE Choppa
American Rapper
I don't know why people can't believe that I can be mellow. In real life, I'm goofy around people I know but my music portrays me to be hype when most of the time, I'm actually mellow.
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Phillip Phillips
American Musician
When people write things on the Internet about me that aren't true, it's tough to deal with. Even if you're the most mellow person in the world, stuff like that bothers you eventually.
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Gautam Gambhir
Indian Athlete
I think the only time I show my emotions and anger is on the cricket field; otherwise, I've mellowed down. And with age, I think, with age you always end up mellowing down.
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Bethany Hamilton
American Athlete
I enjoy hanging out with friends, going on hikes and playing tennis. I also enjoy Bible study and making dinners. I have a pretty mellow life away from the water.
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Mitski
Japanese Musician
When you're an adult, things mellow out. I think when you're a teenager and you are sad and the world is ending, everything is about that one sadness.
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Mick Ralphs
English Musician
I think that as you get older, you mellow out a lot more. Having been through the ups and downs in life, I feel more qualified to play the blues.
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Anne Hathaway
American Actress
Mellow doesn't always make for a good story, but it makes for a good life.
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Judah Friedlander
American Actor
Tina Fey is really cool. She's so mellow and laid back.
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