The meaning of MELLOW is tender and sweet because of ripeness. How to use mellow in a sentence.

mellow verb [I/T] (SOFTEN) to become more pleasing because of becoming more smooth, soft, or well developed and less sharp, bright, new, or rough:

Gentle and understanding, especially from being mature or experienced: "She had seen him as a survival of a leisurely and tolerant age, a mellow man" (Elisabeth Ogilvie).

mellow, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Dec 18, 2025 · To cause (a person) to become calmer, gentler, and more understanding, particularly from age or experience. The fervour of early feeling is tempered and mellowed by the ripeness of age.

Mellow means soft, sweet, and full of flavor, usually in reference to ripe fruits. Mellow can also mean well matured, especially in reference to wine.

If someone is mellow, they feel very relaxed and cheerful, especially as the result of alcohol or good food.

Mellow definition: Gentle and understanding, especially from being mature or experienced.

MELLOW meaning: 1 : pleasantly rich, full, or soft not harsh, bright, or irritating; 2 : having a pleasing rich flavor that develops over time

v.t., v.i. to make or become mellow. Slang Terms mellow out: to become detached from worry, strife, stress, etc.; relax: After final exams let's go down to the beach and mellow out. to make more …