mellow

• Beschreibt eine Person, einen Klang oder einen Geschmack, die weich, sanft und entspannt sind; auch für milde, angenehme und reife Eigenschaften.

Describes a person, sound, or flavor that is soft, gentle, and relaxed.

1. Relaxed and unhurriedB1informal

   Having a calm, gentle, and easygoing nature; not rushed or stressed.

   Gelassen und entspannt

   • After the yoga session, she felt very mellow.
   • He has a mellow personality and never gets angry.
   • We spent a mellow evening listening to soft music.

   Synonymecalmeasygoinggentlelaid-backpeacefulrelaxedserenetranquilunhurried

   Antonymeagitatedanxiousedgyjitterystressedtense

2. Aged and flavorfulB2formal

   Having a rich, smooth, and pleasant flavor that develops over time, often used for food or drink.

   Ausgereift und aromatisch

   • This cheese has a wonderfully mellow taste.
   • The wine becomes more mellow after a few years of aging.
   • He prefers a mellow coffee with low acidity.

   Synonymeageddevelopedfull-bodiedmaturemellowedrichripeseasonedsmooth

3. Gentle through experienceB2formal

   Having become kind, calm, and understanding as a result of age or life experience.

   Gelassen

   • With age, he grew more mellow and forgiving.
   • Her mellow wisdom came from years of teaching.
   • The old dog had a mellow temperament, unlike his younger self.

   Synonymegentlematuredseasonedsoftenedtemperedtolerantunderstandingwise

   Antonymebittercallouscynicalhardenedharsh

4. Mildly intoxicatedC1slang

   In a state of slight and pleasant drunkenness or drug-induced relaxation.

   Leicht angetrunken

   • After a couple of beers, he felt pleasantly mellow.
   • They were all mellow from the effects of the music and the wine.
   • He described the feeling as mellow and carefree.

   Synonymemerrytipsy

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'entspannt, sanft oder gemächlich'. Wird oft informell verwendet, um die Art und Weise einer Handlung zu beschreiben, mit einem Gefühl von Ruhe oder Flüssigkeit. Die Form ist identisch mit dem Adjektiv.

An adverb meaning 'in a relaxed, gentle, or unhurried manner.' It is often used informally to describe the way an action is performed, conveying a sense of calmness or smoothness. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. In a mellow mannerC2formal

   In a way that is soft, relaxed, or gentle.

   Sanft

   • The music played mellow in the background.
   • He spoke mellow, calming the anxious crowd.
   • The evening light fell mellow across the fields.

   Synonymecalmlygentlymildlypeacefullyplacidlysmoothlysoothinglytranquilly

• Verb, das den Prozess bezeichnet, mit der Zeit entspannter, sanfter oder weniger intensiv zu werden oder etwas so zu machen; auch vom Reifen und Weichwerden, etwa bei Wein oder Früchten.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming or making something more relaxed, gentle, or less intense over time.

1. To soften or make mellowB2formal

   To make something softer, smoother, or more mature in character or quality.

   Mildern

   • Time and experience mellowed his harsh personality.
   • The aging process mellows the flavor of the cheese.
   • The sun mellowed the colors of the painting over the years.

   Synonymeeasematuremitigatemoderaterelaxripensmoothsoftentempertone down

   Antonymeagitatecoarsenhardenintensifyroughensharpen

2. To become more relaxed or easygoingB2informal

   To become calmer, more relaxed, and less intense in behavior or attitude.

   Sich entspannen

   • He has mellowed a lot since he became a father.
   • She mellowed after a long vacation at the beach.
   • The loud music mellowed into a gentle melody.

   Synonymecalm downchill outease uploosen uprelaxsettle downsoftenunwind

   Antonymeagitatefesterhardenintensifytenseworsen

3. To make or grow more mellowB2formal

   To cause something or someone to become more gentle, mature, or less extreme.

   Mildern

   • The wine mellowed with age, becoming smoother.
   • His anger mellowed as he listened to her explanation.
   • The teacher's strictness mellowed over the years.

   Synonymecalmeasematuremoderaterelaxripensettlesmoothsoftentemper

   Antonymeaggravateexacerbatehardenintensifysharpen

Phrasal-Variantenmellow out