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Definition mellow in American English

mellow adjective

adjective
/ˈmeloʊ/
1

with a soft, smooth, and pleasant sound

Example

the sweet mellow tones of a guitar

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2

with a smooth full taste

Example

a mellow whiskey aged in wood

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3

soft and warm in color

Example

mellow grays and greens

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4

gentle, wise, and easy to talk to, especially because of age and experience

Example

He had grown mellow with age.

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5

relaxed and satisfied, for example because of having drunk alcohol

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Definition mellow in American English