Mellow: meaning, definitions and examples

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mellow

 

[ หˆmษ›loสŠ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

music

Having a smooth, soft, and pleasant sound, often soothing or relaxing.

Synonyms

pleasant, smooth, soft

Examples of usage

  • The mellow tones of the saxophone filled the room.
  • She has a mellow voice that is perfect for jazz music.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

Calm, easygoing, and gentle in character or temperament.

Synonyms

calm, easygoing, gentle

Examples of usage

  • He has a mellow disposition that makes him easy to be around.
  • She is known for her mellow attitude towards life.
Context #3 | Verb

food

To soften or mature, typically referring to flavors becoming richer and more balanced over time.

Synonyms

age, develop, ripen

Examples of usage

  • The cheese needs to mellow for a few months before it is ready to eat.
  • Let the wine mellow in the cellar for a year to enhance its flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "mellow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sanft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lembut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚agodny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ„ (yawarakai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suave

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumuลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋“œ๋Ÿฌ์šด (budeureoun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›kkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรคkkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”ๅ’Œ (rรณuhรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mehak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรบkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suave

Etymology

The word 'mellow' originated in the late Middle English period from the Old English word 'melu,' meaning 'soft.' Over time, it evolved to describe various qualities related to softness, smoothness, and relaxation. 'Mellow' has been used in music, personality traits, and food to signify a gentle, soothing, or mature quality.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,964, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.