소리, 색깔, 맛 등이 자극적이지 않고 부드러우며 풍부한 상태.
Pleasantly smooth or soft in sound, color, or taste, and free from harshness.
예문:
"The living room was bathed in the mellow light of the late afternoon sun."
"I love the mellow sound of the cello in this particular concerto."
과일이나 음식이 충분히 익어 맛이 달콤하고 부드러운 상태.
Of fruit or food, being ripe, sweet, and juicy.
예문:
"The mellow flavor of the aged cheese paired perfectly with the wine."
"He picked a few mellow apples from the tree for the pie."
나이가 들거나 경험이 쌓여 성격이 온화하고 원숙해진 상태.
Having a personality or character that has become softened or matured by age or experience.
예문:
"My father has become much more mellow since he retired from the company."
"She has a mellow personality that makes everyone feel comfortable around her."
술기운이 약간 있거나 마음이 편안하여 느긋하고 즐거운 상태.
Relaxed and good-humored, sometimes as a result of slight intoxication.
예문:
"After a glass of wine, he felt mellow and ready to enjoy the party."
"We spent a mellow evening listening to old jazz records."
흙이 거름지고 부드러워 농사짓기에 적합한 상태.
Of earth or soil, being rich, loamy, and easy to work with.
예문:
"The farmer was pleased with the mellow soil in the valley."
"Mellow earth is essential for the roots of these delicate plants to spread."
시간이 지나면서 맛, 색, 성격 등이 부드러워지거나 원숙해지다.
To make or become mellow, especially through aging or maturation.
예문:
"The whiskey needs several years in the barrel to mellow properly."
"Age has helped to mellow his once-fiery temper."