CHILL OUT Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

chill out

verb

Definition of chill out

slang

as in to cool

to become still and orderly stop making that racket, and just chill out!

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as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety if you don't chill out, you're going to get an ulcer

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

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Recent Examples of chill out Common skin changes in the cooler months Sure, the heat has chilled out, literally and figuratively, but cold, dry weather can be just as stressful for your skin. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026 Lindsay is telling him to calm down, take a deep breath, and chill out. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026 North chilled out on the couch with her baby bro. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 What had seemed like a good way of chilling out was actually plunging me into a kind of crisis. — Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chill out

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Verb

Just in case things are finally cooling off a little, the restaurant will celebrate its grand opening this Friday.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
If temperatures are especially hot or cold, warm or cool your car before loading the plant, and head straight home.

— Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

Definition of cool

Verb

Larry the Cat, who has lived at 10 Downing Street for the last 15 years, has been spotted relaxing this morning, seemingly unfazed by all the media gathered outside.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
If relaxing is more your speed, grab a glass of Chablis, settle into an Adirondack chair with a good book, and watch the sunlight dance across the lily pads.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Definition of relax

Verb

As the World Cup has wound down, the transfer market has not taken long to spring into life.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
For older kids who have trouble adjusting to the demands on the school year, plenty of time to wind down after school and a predictable morning routine are key.

— Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026

Definition of wind down

Verb

The hot queso frito loaded with Oaxaca cheese, salsa negra, pico, cilantro, and tortillas is richer and exactly the kind of dish that loosens up a group after a second round of drinks.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
But lately, she’s been loosening up her minimalist approach, experimenting with brighter colors and unexpected combinations that make her everyday outfits feel fresh.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Definition of loosen up

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