MELLOWING Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

mellowing 1 of 2

noun

as in softening

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mellowing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of mellow

as in aging

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Recent Examples of mellowing

Noun

Knobel uses Tennessee charcoal mellowing and hand‑toasted barrels to refine classic comfort flavors of Tennessee whiskey. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Sometimes girls have a way of mellowing guys out. — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 The spring and summer months will elicit much mellowing. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 Here’s a look at my experience, which—sadly—included no dogs, but has had a subtly mellowing effect on my own mood. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellowing

Noun

The legendary treatment may just be as famous as Oprah herself for its ultra-hydrating, softening, lifting, and glow-boosting effect.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
There is no imperative on their part to do anything with rates immediately, and the softening in the pace of job growth suggests that rate hikes are very unlikely to be necessary this year.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of softening

Verb

At this point in the WSL’s existence, eight years since becoming a fully professional league, players now ageing out at the title contenders do so with all the advantages — finances, facilities, health — of only knowing full-time football.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
An aging population, growing healthcare needs and rising energy demand are expected to create strong opportunities for healthcare workers, data scientists and renewable energy technicians.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of aging

Noun

Petunias are classic flowering annuals that add a burst of color to your garden from spring right through to the first frost with the right care.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026
Across approximately 265,000 acres, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has everything from forest and flowering meadows to breathtaking mountains and alpine lakes.

— Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of flowering

Verb

Semiconductor investment expected to climb China’s semiconductor capital expenditure is expected to continue growing at double-digit annual rates through the end of the decade, reaching $82 billion in 2030, according to Goldman.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Instead, the chief executive said Hilton's middle- and upper-middle segments have swung from posting negative numbers to growing at rates as high as 6%.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026