mellow (out)

verb

Definition of mellow (out)next
as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety I'm going to need to mellow out when this stressful week is finally at an end

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellow (out)
  1. relax
  2. wind down
  3. chill out
Verb
  • The players have been relaxed in each other’s company and united behind the mission.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Jessica Alba relaxes in the ocean while vacationing in Porto Ercole, Italy on July 7.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • Meanwhile, September is proving increasingly attractive for many travelers, followed by October, when the island winds down and prepares to close shop for the season.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • As the World Cup winds down to the semifinals and finals, Telemundo is stepping up its live production effort to elevate the presentation of the decisive last matches.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of wind down
Verb
  • Make it and pop it in the fridge, then pull up a lounge chair and chill out.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • The beds are large and comfy, and the rooms have plenty of space for chilling out after a long day.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Definition of chill out
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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