mellow

//ˈmɛloʊ//
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Adjective

mellowCanonical form
mellowerComparative
mellowestSuperlative
1

Soft, rich, and pleasant in quality, especially of sound, color, or flavor.

The wine has a mellow flavor that is smooth and rich.

2

Relaxed and easygoing in temperament or mood.

He becomes more mellow after a cup of tea.

3

(Of fruit) fully ripe and sweet.

The mellow peaches were perfect for making jam.

Verb

mellowedPast tense
mellowedPast participle
mellowingPresent participle
mellowsThird-person singular
1

To make or become mellow; to soften or mature over time.

The wine has mellowed with age.