Synonyms of mellow
120 similar words
Another word for mellow is mellowy. Other synonyms of mellow are cushiony, flabby, flaccid, flexible and soft.
Synonyms and similar words for mellow
adjectiveSoft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp.
adjectiveWell-matured from age or experience; not impetuous or impulsive; calm, dignified, gentle.
- grounded
- sanguine
- calm
- steady
- collectedCool‐headed, emotionally stable, in focus.
- composedShowing composure.
- cool-headedCalm and imperturbable, especially under pressure.
- equable
- equanimousCalm and composed; of stable disposition.
- equanimitableSynonym of equanimous.
- even-keeledStable, not imbalanced.
- even-mindedHaving equanimity.
- even-temperedRemaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.
- imperturbableNot capable of being, or not easily, perturbed, excited, or upset; calm and collected, even under pressure.
- laid-backRelaxed and easy‐going; demonstrating an absence of stress or worry.
- level-headedSensible; rational; possessing sound judgment.
- pacificCalm, peaceful.
- peaceableCharacterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.
- peacefulMotionless and calm.
- phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
- placidCalm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil.
- quiescentInactive, quiet, at rest.
- quietHaving little motion or activity; calm.
- relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.
- rooliePeaceful; still.
- sedateOf a person or animal, or their behaviour: calm and composed (often in a dignified manner), and avoiding or unaffected...
- sereneCalm, peaceful, unruffled.
- stillNot moving; calm.
- tranquilFree from emotional or mental disturbance.
- unexcitedNot feeling excitement or keen interest; placid; bored.
- unfazed
- unflappableRemaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily.
- unflusteredNot flustered; calm.
- unperturbableNot perturbable.
- unruffableImperturbable.
- unruffledCalm, not ruffled, serene, at peace, unbothered.
- untumultuousNot tumultuous; calm, placid.
- pacate obsoletePeaceful, tranquil.
adjectiveCheerful, genial, jovial, merry; also, easygoing, laid-back, calm, relaxed.
- convivialHaving elements of a feast or of entertainment, especially when it comes to eating and drinking, with accompanying...
- gay
- berserk
- blissed out
- blithe
- buoyant
- chirpy informal
- blithesomeHappy or spriteful; carefree.
- bonnie
- bright
- cheerful
- cheeryIn a good mood, happy, cheerful.
- chuffed
- cock-a-hoopExultant, very happy, triumphant.
- content
- contentedSatisfied.
- delighted
- ebullient
- ecstatic
- elatedExtremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.
- enthusiastic
- euphoric
- excited
- exhilaratedIn a state of high spirits.
- exuberant
- exultantVery happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.
- fat and happy
- gassed
- gayfulFull of gaiety or cheerfulness; cheery; gay; lively.
- giddy
- glad
- gladsomeMarked by joy or gladness; happy, joyous, or light-hearted.
- gleefulExuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
- gleesomeCharacterised or marked by glee; gleeful; joyous.
- happy
- hearty
- hyped
- high on life
- jovial
- joyfulFeeling or causing joy.
- joyousFull of joy; happy.
- merry
- mirthsomeFull of mirth.
- on cloud nineIn a state of elation; very happy; blissful.
- overjoyed
- overjoyousExtremely happy or celebratory; overjoyed.
- over the moonDelighted, thrilled.
- perky
- placated
- pleased
- satisfied
- stokedFeeling excitement or an exciting rush; exhilarated.
- thrilledExtremely excited or delighted.
- tickled pinkVery pleased; delighted; thrilled.
- triumphant
- vivacious
- happy as a clamVery happy and carefree.
- happy as a clam at high waterSynonym of happy as a clam.
- happy as a larkVery happy (sometimes with the extra connotations of being carefree or unaware of grimmer realities).
- happy as a pig in mudVery happy or content.
- happy as a pig in shitExtremely happy; obviously satisfied and carefree.
- happy as a princeThoroughly contented.
- happy as LarryExtremely happy and carefree.
- happy as the day is long
- merry as a cricketVery merry or cheerful.
- merry as a grigVery merry or cheerful.
- casualCareless.
- easy-breezyLaid-back and uncomplicated.
- airy
Meaning of mellow
- adjective Soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp.
- adjective Matured and smooth, and not acidic, harsh, or sharp.
- adjective Soft and easily penetrated or worked; not hard or rigid; loamy.
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