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Mellow describes someone or something that is calm, smooth and free from harshness. (adjective)
- A person who is calm and peaceful and doesn't get upset easily is an example of a person who is mellow.
- Coffee that has a smooth, calm flavor and that isn't harsh is an example of coffee that would be described as mellow.
To mellow is to calm down or to cause someone to calm down. (verb)
If you were prone to swings of temper when you were younger but have become calmer as you age, this is an example of a situation where you mellow.
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