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mel·low
 mellow
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- pronunciation:
- me
lo
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
mellower, mellowest |
| definition 1: |
soft, juicy, and full of flavor, because it is ripe.
The peaches have turned mellow.- similar words:
- delicious, juicy, luscious, ripe, soft, sweet, tender
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| definition 2: |
rich and not bitter from being aged.
The chef added mellow cheese to the potatoes.- antonyms:
- sharp
- similar words:
- aged, mild, rich, seasoned
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| definition 3: |
soft in tone.
He played a mellow song on the guitar.There was a mellow light from the candles.- synonyms:
- muted, softened
- antonyms:
- gruff
- similar words:
- delicate, light, mild, pastel, quieted, soft
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| definition 4: |
having the knowledge and sympathy that often comes with experience and age; being without anger.
Our father has gotten mellow over the years and doesn't get upset easily.- synonyms:
- tranquil
- similar words:
- affable, calm, good-natured, placid, serene
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| related words: |
gentle, mature, quiet |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
mellows, mellowing, mellowed |
| definition: |
to make or become mellow.
Many fine wines mellow with age.- synonyms:
- mature, season
- similar words:
- age, relent, ripen, soften
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| related words: |
melt, quiet |
| derivations: |
mellowly (adv.), mellowness (n.) |
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