1
as in settled (down)
to become still and orderly
stop making that racket, and just chill out!
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2
as in relaxed
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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Recent Examples of chilled out
And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos!
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Across the field, Granite Hills’ talented junior quarterback, Zac Benitez, chilled out, bobbing his head to tunes playing on his headphones.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Across the field, Granite Hills’ talented junior quarterback, Zac Benitez, chilled out, bobbing his head to tunes playing on his headphones.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled out
Verb
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To her, après-ski, as a sport, is relaxed, comfortable, social, playful and glamorous.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The space is relaxed and beautiful, hung with works by local artists.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On foreign affairs, national security, energy and other fronts, Cheney was second only to the president in shaping policy and strategy, though his influence declined and his relationship with Bush cooled toward the end of their time in office.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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After deals cooled off considerably in the post-pandemic era, M&A appears to be back in a big way this year.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Payton Pritchard took the ball himself, driving into traffic as time wound down in the Celtics’ season opener.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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After the shoot had wrapped up for the day, the actor wound down with the cast and crew before heading to bed.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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And though this slick east-side restaurant has loosened up a bit, the razor-sharp staff still runs the place like the fine-dining spectacle it's been for 20 years, with perfect pacing and so much poise.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The previous week, Emily was at a sleepover at Heather’s house with Gretchen, when Gretchen, loosened up by shots of Fireball whiskey, revealed that Tamra once recorded a song, badly, according to Gretchen, with an unnamed boy band star that Gretchen claims Tamra got frisky with.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vibe is hushed and calming.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Enjoy the leftovers chilled, or reheat individual servings in a heat-safe vessel in the oven or microwave until the chicken reaches 165°F and the casserole is warm throughout.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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Keep refridgerated and serve chilled.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chilled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled%20out. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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