mellow

Example Sentences

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He’s mellow and looks like he could work at a bank — in fact, he pursued architecture before finding a calling in film as a David Fincher protégé.

From Los Angeles Times

We skipped stock or water, resulting in a smaller quantity of a more aggressively flavored sauce that’s only mellowed by the butter at the end.

From Washington Post

That leaves a charred, beautiful crust with a mellow tang and crispy, flavorful bits.

From Washington Times

This is one of the reasons why, despite all the obvious drama and grab-you-by-the-lapels outpourings, the impact of “Champion” is more mellow — earnestly, affably toe-tapping — than fierce or haunting.

From New York Times

She hardly recognizes the energy in her brewery compared to its typically mellow pace at the end of a weekend.

From Seattle Times