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mellow

/ˈmɛləʊ/adjective

Relaxed, calm, and easygoing.

Example sentences

  • “My dad got a lot more mellow after he retired.”
  • “It was a mellow evening of board games and tea.”
  • “He's usually mellow, so his outburst surprised us.”

It also describes soft, pleasant sounds, colors, or flavors: mellow jazz, a mellow wine. 'Mellow out' is a casual way to say calm down.

Synonyms for mellow

Antonyms

  • tense
  • uptight
  • high-strung

Find it in: Positive words, Words to describe a person.

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