mellow

• Describe a una persona, un sonido o un sabor que son suaves, delicados y relajados.

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.

   tranquilo y relajado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscalmeasygoinggentlelaid-backpeacefulrelaxedserenetranquilunhurried

   Antónimosagitatedanxiousedgyjitterystressedtense

2. Aged and flavorfulB2formal

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

   Añejo y sabroso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosageddevelopedfull-bodiedmaturemellowedrichripeseasonedsmooth

3. Gentle through experienceB2formal

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

   Madurado por la experiencia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgentlematuredseasonedsoftenedtemperedtolerantunderstandingwise

   Antónimosbittercallouscynicalhardenedharsh

4. Mildly intoxicatedC1slang

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

   Suavemente ebrio o drogado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmerrytipsy

• Adverbio que significa 'de manera relajada, suave o pausada'. Se usa a menudo de forma informal para describir cómo se realiza una acción, transmitiendo una sensación de calma o fluidez. La forma coincide con el adjetivo.

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.

   de manera suave

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

   Sinónimoscalmlygentlymildlypeacefullyplacidlysmoothlysoothinglytranquilly

• Verbo que indica el proceso de volverse o hacer que algo sea más relajado, suave o menos intenso con el tiempo, o de madurar y suavizarse en carácter o tono.

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.

   Suavizar o hacer más maduro

   • 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.

   Sinónimoseasematuremitigatemoderaterelaxripensmoothsoftentempertone down

   Antónimosagitatecoarsenhardenintensifyroughensharpen

2. To become more relaxed or easygoingB2informal

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

   volverse más tranquilo o relajado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscalm downchill outease uploosen uprelaxsettle downsoftenunwind

   Antónimosagitatefesterhardenintensifytenseworsen

3. To make or grow more mellowB2formal

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

   Suavizar

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

   Sinónimoscalmeasematuremoderaterelaxripensettlesmoothsoftentemper

   Antónimosaggravateexacerbatehardenintensifysharpen

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