mellow

  1. Adjective.  Soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp; as, ''a mellow apple''.
  2. Adjective.  Easily worked or penetrated; not hard or rigid; as, ''a mellow soil''.
  3. Adjective.  Not coarse, rough, or harsh; subdued, soft, rich, delicate; -- said of sound, color, flavor, style, etc.
  4. Adjective.  Well matured; softened by years; genial; jovial.
  5. Adjective.  Relaxed; calm; easygoing; laid-back.
  6. Adjective.  Warmed by liquor, slightly intoxicated; or, stoned, high.
  7. Noun.  A relaxed mood.
  8. Verb.  (intransitive) To become mellow. .
  9. Verb.  (intransitive) To relax or soften.

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