chilled out

Definition of chilled outnext
past tense of chill out, slang

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chilled out Guests can now not only tick off both of the great apes with a two-stop trip, but also have plenty of other things to do in between—perhaps mountain biking and archery, or, for something more chilled out, basket weaving and coffee tasting. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026 And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos! Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026 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
  • The service Staff are relaxed, friendly, and highly amenable—no request is too outlandish.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • While some of the energy around Sanders’ Diamond Turf shoes has cooled off in the college football offseason, the former dual-sport star still has one of the most popular signature sneaker lines.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
  • Even as headline inflation cooled, these essential costs continued to strain household budgets.
    Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Summer crowds have wound down, but everything is still open and colorful fall foliage is at its peak.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Frustrations boiled over in the game’s final seconds after Nikola Jokic took issue with Jaden McDaniels adding an extra, uncontested bucket on a runout as the clock wound down.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But France loosened up and Italy fired back with a Capuozzo try and a Paolo Garbisi penalty.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • At the show's afterparty, Browne and his models—some still wearing the metallic hair adornments from the show—loosened up a bit as a DJ positioned in one corner of the tent attempted to manifest Latifah with a quick mix of her hits.
    Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
  • While most were silent, the few who traded muted pleasantries hushed as the homeowners of the Silver Court Trailer Park commenced their meeting.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dizziness spun my vision and terror chilled my skin.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • Once the icebox dessert has chilled, slice it into squares and serve.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026

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“Chilled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled%20out. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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