2 to become more relaxed and gentle, or to make someone become more relaxed and gentle -- смягчать(ся), делать(ся) добрее
Age has mellowed him.
He is mellowing with age.
I felt at times that his measured tone mellowed the harsh negative ring of the facts that he had to deliver.
He said that he was optimistic because getting rich was a mellowing influence.
All this means that in their mellowing years these people are leading a tolerable and enjoyable life.
I hoped that she would have mellowed a little in her old age.
He was very much less arrogant and very much more mellowed.
I am told that he has entered the ranks of capitalism and has mellowed somewhat.
I had hoped that the pleasant months of relaxation over the recess had perhaps mellowed him.
