Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

mellow

[mel-oh] / ˈmɛl oʊ /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There’s its flavor profile, which is sharp and pungent when consumed raw yet mellow, nutty and almost buttery when cooked down.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

The regime would mellow over time with economic engagement, some said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

What remained was the beautifully mellow sound of a vintage Steinway piano he’d had restored after buying it on Craiglist for $800.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

And their experience was actually quite mellow compared to other flotillas because of how social media had been reacting to it.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2025

Beside the bar what looked like a radio dial would, upon being turned, make the lighting throughout the house as mellow or as bright as the mood demanded.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




Vocabulary lists containing mellow