mellow

/ˈmɛloʊ/
adjective
  1. Soft, smooth, and pleasant; not harsh or strong.
    • The mellow lighting in the restaurant made it feel cozy and relaxing.
    • She prefers mellow jazz music when she studies.
    • The cheese had a mellow flavor, not too sharp or tangy.
  2. Calm, relaxed, and not easily upset.
    • The dog is mellow around children and loves to be petted.
    • After yoga, I feel mellow and peaceful.
    • He's a very mellow person who never gets angry in traffic.
  3. (of colors or light) soft and not bright or glaring.
    • She chose mellow pastels for the nursery walls.
    • A mellow sunset painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.
    • The room was painted in mellow shades of beige and cream.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To become more relaxed, gentle, or less intense over time.
    • As he got older, his temper began to mellow.
    • The wine needs to mellow for a few years before it tastes its best.
    • She hopes the loud music will mellow as the party goes on.
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