mellow
word
/ˈmɛɫoʊ/
ME-loh
/mˈɛləʊ/
ME-loh
Definition
Describes something soft, smooth, or pleasantly relaxed; can refer to people, sounds, flavors, or moods that are gentle and calm.
Usage & Nuances
'Mellow' is informal and positive; it's often used for music, personality, mood, or color. Common phrases: 'mellow out' (become relaxed), 'a mellow voice', 'mellow flavor'. Do not confuse with 'yellow' or 'marshmallow.'
Spanish: suave - relajado - tranquiloPortuguese (BR): suave - relaxado - tranquiloPortuguese (PT): suave - relaxado - tranquiloChinese (Simplified): 温和的 - 柔和的 - 圆熟的Chinese (Traditional): 溫和的 - 柔和的 - 圓熟的Hindi: मुलायम - शांत - सौम्यArabic: ناعم - هادئ - مسترخٍBengali: নরম - কোমল - শান্তিপূর্ণRussian: мягкий - спокойный - нежныйJapanese: まろやか - 穏やかVietnamese: dịu dàng - êm dịu - nhẹ nhàngKorean: 부드러운 - 온화한 - 편안한Turkish: yumuşak - sakin - tatlıUrdu: ملائم - پرسکون - نرمIndonesian: lembut - tenang - santai
Example Sentences
He has a mellow voice that is very easy to listen to.
basic
The fruit tastes better when it is mellow.
basic
After a long day, I feel mellow and calm.
basic
Let's put on some mellow music and just chill.
natural
He’s really mellowed out since he started yoga.
natural
I like the mellow colors in this painting—they’re so calming.
natural