mellow out
phrasal verb
mellowed out; mellowing out; mellows out
US, informal
: to become relaxed and calm
She mellowed out as she grew older.
: to calm down
You're getting all upset over nothing. You need to mellow out.
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In the latest version of the same report, Boston has mellowed out to position number four and a median monthly rent price of $2,860 for a one-bedroom place..
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
With a beautiful light amber coloring, this cider is sweet—but not too sweet, thanks to a citrusy pop from fresh oranges that mellows out the flavor and adds contrast.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
The 2022 vintage echoed the 2023, its fruits a little more mellowed out and giving way to more forest-y floor and earthy notes.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Cooking also helps mellow out the sometimes-bitter flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
Then science kicks in, with molecules in the steak’s fat making the tannins more pliable, producing softer, smoother sensations, while the wine’s tannins mellow out the fat and coax more flavor out of the meat.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
While several products use sweeteners to mellow out the grassy taste, our favorites were the ones that didn’t shy away from earthy flavors or hide behind artificial flavoring.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
The process is used to mellow out harsh flavors and acidity, allowing the other ingredients to shine and creating a more harmonious drink.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Butter and cream cheese add richness, and can help mellow out overly salty potatoes if needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
With a beautiful light amber coloring, this cider is sweet—but not too sweet, thanks to a citrusy pop from fresh oranges that mellows out the flavor and adds contrast.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
The 2022 vintage echoed the 2023, its fruits a little more mellowed out and giving way to more forest-y floor and earthy notes.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Cooking also helps mellow out the sometimes-bitter flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
Then science kicks in, with molecules in the steak’s fat making the tannins more pliable, producing softer, smoother sensations, while the wine’s tannins mellow out the fat and coax more flavor out of the meat.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
While several products use sweeteners to mellow out the grassy taste, our favorites were the ones that didn’t shy away from earthy flavors or hide behind artificial flavoring.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
The process is used to mellow out harsh flavors and acidity, allowing the other ingredients to shine and creating a more harmonious drink.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Butter and cream cheese add richness, and can help mellow out overly salty potatoes if needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Mellow out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mellow%20out. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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