Mellows Meaning in English
word · lemma: mellow
ˈmɛɫoʊ
MEL-ohz
mˈɛləʊz
MEL-ohz
Definition
Becomes softer, gentler, or more relaxed, either in taste, mood, or personality. It can also mean to become less harsh.
Usage & Nuances
Used for people, moods, flavors, and light. Often appears as 'mellow out' in informal speech for calming down. Common with aging ('cheese mellows'), and for personalities. 'Mellows' is third person singular or present tense.
Spanish: suaviza - se vuelve más agradablePortuguese (BR): amacia - suavizaPortuguese (PT): amacia - suavizaChinese (Simplified): 变温和 - 变柔和Chinese (Traditional): 變溫和 - 變柔和Hindi: मुलायम होता है - शांत होता हैArabic: يهدأ - يلطُفBengali: মোলায়েম হয় - কোমল হয় - নরম হয়Russian: смягчается - становится мягчеJapanese: 穏やかになる - 和らぐVietnamese: dịu lại - trở nên nhẹ nhàng hơnKorean: 부드러워지다 - 온화해지다Turkish: yumuşar - hafiflerUrdu: نرم ہوجاتی ہے - ہلکی ہوجاتی ہےIndonesian: menjadi lembut - menjadi tenang
Example Sentences
She mellows as she gets older.
basic
The cheese mellows with age.
basic
His voice mellows when he sings softly.
basic
She used to be strict, but motherhood really mellows her.
natural
The harsh sunlight mellows in the evening.
natural
Give him some time—he always mellows after a tough day.
natural