as in relaxed
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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Verb
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Made with breathable, four-way stretch fabric, the pants are slightly tailored yet relaxed for an effortless feel.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026 -
If the security oversight requirements are relaxed, the security team may have more time to find problems, and the development team may have more time to launch the app.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The 64-year-old had left little doubt about his future as the season wound down.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the second quarter wound down, Tatum began to find his stroke.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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But France loosened up and Italy fired back with a Capuozzo try and a Paolo Garbisi penalty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Mellowed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowed%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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