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mellowed
/ˈmɛloʊd/
This word is most commonly used to describe a change in a person's personality as they get older, moving from being strict or angry to being more calm. When talking about food, drinks, or sounds, it describes a process where harsh qualities disappear and are replaced by something smoother or more pleasant.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Late shift in the Martian outpost observation deck, staring at a dust storm.
Commander Tom
I feel like my soul has finally mellowed since we hit orbit.
Lt. Vega
Cut the drama, Tom. Just finish your logs.
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Commander Tom uses 'mellowed' to describe his emotional transition into a more relaxed or resigned state due to the isolation of space. Lt. Vega's response uses the phrasal verb 'cut the drama', a common idiom meaning to stop behaving in an exaggerated or theatrical manner.
Meanings
verb (intransitive)
To become more relaxed, patient, or gentle in temperament, typically due to age or experience.
"After retiring from his high-stress career, he mellowed significantly."