mellow

• Descreve pessoa, som, sabor ou cor que é suave, agradável e relaxante, sem aspereza ou intensidade.

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 e descontraído

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscalmeasygoinggentlelaid-backpeacefulrelaxedserenetranquilunhurried

   Antônimosagitatedanxiousedgyjitterystressedtense

2. Aged and flavorfulB2formal

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

   Envelhecido e saboroso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosageddevelopedfull-bodiedmaturemellowedrichripeseasonedsmooth

3. Gentle through experienceB2formal

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

   Tranquilo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgentlematuredseasonedsoftenedtemperedtolerantunderstandingwise

   Antônimosbittercallouscynicalhardenedharsh

4. Mildly intoxicatedC1slang

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

   Levemente embriagado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmerrytipsy

• Advérbio que significa 'de forma relaxada, suave ou sem pressa'. É usado informalmente para descrever o modo de fazer algo, transmitindo uma sensação de calma ou fluidez; a forma coincide com o 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.

   Suavemente

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

   Sinônimoscalmlygentlymildlypeacefullyplacidlysmoothlysoothinglytranquilly

• Verbo usado para indicar o processo de se tornar ou tornar algo mais relaxado, suave ou menos intenso com o tempo.

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.

   Amaciar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoseasematuremitigatemoderaterelaxripensmoothsoftentempertone down

   Antônimosagitatecoarsenhardenintensifyroughensharpen

2. To become more relaxed or easygoingB2informal

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

   Relaxar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscalm downchill outease uploosen uprelaxsettle downsoftenunwind

   Antônimosagitatefesterhardenintensifytenseworsen

3. To make or grow more mellowB2formal

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

   Amaciar(-se)

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

   Sinônimoscalmeasematuremoderaterelaxripensettlesmoothsoftentemper

   Antônimosaggravateexacerbatehardenintensifysharpen

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