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Definition mellow in American English

mellow verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈmeloʊ/
1

if you mellow, or if something mellows you, you become gentler, wiser, and easier to talk to, especially because of age or experience

Example

She's mellowed a lot over the years.

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2

if colors mellow, or if something mellows them, they become softer, warmer, and less bright

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Definition mellow in American English