mellow out

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It’s intense with a touch of bitterness that’s not necessarily unappealing, but adds a layer of acidity that can be mellowed out with your favorite creamer, milk or sugar.

From Salon

Even the Pokémon noises are gently mellowed out in contrast to the coarser, more caterwauling sounds of the games; here the creatures purr, cry, coo and sigh like docile house pets.

From New York Times

“The older you get, the more it really wears on your system. I have very few friends left who are really hardcore drinkers.… They just mellowed out.”

From Salon

The sour sting of heartbreak is mellowed out by the sweet comfort of friendship; a peppery sprinkle of humor adds brightness to a heavy, serious broth.

From New York Times

“They attacked the trans community last legislative session and now that has mellowed out a little bit. So now they’re going to the next thing — drag queens.”

From Washington Post