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mellow

1 mellow /ˈmɛloʊ/ adjective
mellower; mellowest
1 mellow
/ˈmɛloʊ/
adjective
mellower; mellowest
Britannica Dictionary definition of MELLOW
[also more mellow; most mellow]
: pleasantly rich, full, or soft : not harsh, bright, or irritating
: having a pleasing rich flavor that develops over time
: very calm and relaxed
informal : relaxed from drinking alcohol or using drugs
2 mellow /ˈmɛloʊ/ verb
mellows; mellowed; mellowing
2 mellow
/ˈmɛloʊ/
verb
mellows; mellowed; mellowing
Britannica Dictionary definition of MELLOW
: to become or to cause (someone or something) to become less harsh, irritating, nervous, etc.
[no object]
[+ object]

mellow out

[phrasal verb] US, informal
: to become relaxed and calm : to calm down

— mellowness

noun [noncount]