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mellowed

Mellowed (adj) means having become softer, calmer, or less harsh over time. Example: “His once-fiery opinions have mellowed considerably since retirement.”

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Having become softer, calmer, or less harsh over time.
"His once-fiery opinions have mellowed considerably since retirement."

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In plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of mellow — describing something or someone that has softened or calmed with time.

Word forms

more mellowed comparative, most mellowed superlative

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What does “mellowed” mean?

The word “mellowed” means having become softer, calmer, or less harsh over time. In plain terms, the past-tense/adjective form of mellow — describing something or someone that has softened or calmed with time.

How do you use “mellowed” in a sentence?

Here is “mellowed” used in a sentence: “His once-fiery opinions have mellowed considerably since retirement.”

What part of speech is “mellowed”?

“Mellowed” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of mellowed?

"mellowed" (adj) means having become softer, calmer, or less harsh over time.

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