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mellowed

|mel/lowed|

B2

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/ˈmɛloʊd/

🇬🇧

/ˈmɛləʊd/

(mellow)

soft and relaxed

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlative
mellowmellowsmellowsmellowedmellowedmellowingmellowermellowest
Etymology
Etymology Information

'mellow' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'melwe', where 'melwe' meant 'soft or ripe'.

Historical Evolution

'melwe' changed from Old English word 'mealu' and eventually became the modern English word 'mellow'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'soft or ripe', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'softened or matured'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'mellow'.

The wine mellowed over the years.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41