mellowed

adjective
UK /ˈmeləʊd/
US /ˈmeloʊd/

Made softer, gentler, or calmer over time.

The cheese had mellowed in the cellar for a year.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Became more relaxed and easygoing in personality.

He mellowed a lot after he retired.

3. Became softer or less harsh in color, sound, or flavor.

The bright paint mellowed into a warm cream.

4. Made gentler or less intense by age or experience.

Time had mellowed their old rivalry.