mellow
adjective
soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
has mellowed
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present perfectof mellow (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Now it has mellowed on expectations that an agreement between the U.S. and Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
Although Knaus has mellowed in his new role — married with two young children — he denied himself much of a personal life at the height of the 48 team’s success.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
Max shared only a few minutes of Aidan screen time, but Corbett and Parker said that Aidan and Carrie’s relationship has mellowed and deepened.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
Mr. McCarthy hopes that time away has mellowed tensions.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 11, 2023
I am here in the White Plastic Kitchen, but it’s not as white as I remembered, and the table I lie upon has mellowed into a bed.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
