The meaning of MELLOW is tender and sweet because of ripeness. How to use mellow in a sentence.

MELLOW definition: 1. smooth and soft, or not too sharp, bright, new, or rough: 2. relaxed and pleasant or not…. Learn more.

Gentle and understanding, especially from being mature or experienced: "She had seen him as a survival of a leisurely and tolerant age, a mellow man" (Elisabeth Ogilvie).

v.t., v.i. to make or become mellow. Slang Terms mellow out: to become detached from worry, strife, stress, etc.; relax: After final exams let's go down to the beach and mellow out. to make more …

Dec 18, 2025 · mellow (third-person singular simple present mellows, present participle mellowing, simple past and past participle mellowed) To cause (food or drink, for example, cheese or wine, or its …

Mellow means soft, sweet, and full of flavor, usually in reference to ripe fruits. Mellow can also mean well matured, especially in reference to wine.

If someone is mellow, they feel very relaxed and cheerful, especially as the result of alcohol or good food.

MELLOW meaning: 1 : pleasantly rich, full, or soft not harsh, bright, or irritating; 2 : having a pleasing rich flavor that develops over time

Definition of mellow adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

When something becomes mellow, it gets softer or more relaxed. People are often said to mellow with age, meaning their aggressiveness, their sarcasm, and their short temper have given way to a more …