Mellow Definition
mellow
adverb
- (obsolete) in a mellow manner
adjective
- unhurried and relaxed; "a mellow conversation"
- having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging; "a mellow port"; "mellowed fruit"
- having attained to kindliness or gentleness through age and experience; "mellow wisdom"; "the peace of mellow age"
- having attained to kindliness or gentleness through age and experience; "mellow wisdom"; "the peace of mellow age"
- slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
verb
- soften, make mellow; "Age and experience mellowed him over the years"
- become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial; "With age, he mellowed"
- make or grow (more) mellow; "These apples need to mellow a bit more"; "The sun mellowed the fruit"
"Mellow" in song lyrics
See how mellow is used in real songs:
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"I met a cat named Mellow"
A.L.T. and The Lost Civilization — I'm Flippin' -
"Twice, the mellow"
Anotha Level — A Question to Ask -
"Lace these tracks; lay it low, cool and mellow"
The Brothahood — Takbir
Words that rhyme with mellow
Usage tips for "mellow"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mellow" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mellow to find words that pair well.