MELLOWING (OUT) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

mellowing (out)

verb

present participle of mellow (out)

as in relaxing

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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tensing (up)

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The rooftop pool, complete with the aforementioned views, is perfect for relaxing after a busy day on your feet.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
What to do nearby Just around 45 minutes outside of Atlanta, Château Élan is a great place for locals looking for a kid-friendly staycation or those who want to spend some time relaxing outside of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of relaxing

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Jessica Bailey, who is winding down her second term, is the Democratic nominee, while Schick is running on the Libertarian Party ticket.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
SpaceX wants to end flights of the Crew Dragon spacecraft by 2030, and is already winding down its remarkably successful Falcon 9 rocket in favor of the company’s much larger but relatively unproven Starship.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of winding down

Verb

Steve Madden Lennox Taupe Suede After seasons of structured, second-skin silhouettes, boots are finally loosening up.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
As fashion’s game of musical chairs slows down, Milan’s newest creative directors are loosening up the codes at some of Italy's most storied brands.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of loosening up

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