mellow
0 antonyms and opposites of mellow, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Ripe, soft, and sweet-tasting, without harshness or sharpness — used for fruit, wine, cheese, or other matured food and drink.
How to use mellow
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Etymology
From Middle English melowe ("ripe, soft, juicy"), likely tracing back to Old English words for ground grain or for something soft and tender — the exact root is debated by etymologists.
Full origin of mellow →Frequently asked questions
What does “mellow” mean?
The word “mellow” means ripe, soft, and sweet-tasting, without harshness or sharpness — used for fruit, wine, cheese, or other matured food and drink. In plain terms, soft, ripe, and pleasant rather than harsh — used for flavours, sounds, and for people who are calm and relaxed.
How do you pronounce “mellow”?
“Mellow” is pronounced MEH-loh (/ˈmɛloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mellow” in a sentence?
Here is “mellow” used in a sentence: “The cheese had aged into a mellow, nutty flavour.”
What part of speech is “mellow”?
Depending on how it is used, “mellow” can be an adjective, a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “mellow” come from?
The word “mellow” comes from Old English. From Middle English melowe ("ripe, soft, juicy"), likely tracing back to Old English words for ground grain or for something soft and tender — the exact root is debated by etymologists.
Is “mellow” a common word?
“Mellow” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mellow” have?
“Mellow” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: ripe, soft, and sweet-tasting, without harshness or sharpness — used for fruit, wine, cheese, or other matured food and drink.