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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.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬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.
💡
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.
Ý nghĩa
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."