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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  1. relax
  2. wind down
  3. chill out
Verb
  • Once normal breathing resumes, parasympathetic influence increases, and the body relaxes big time.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The canal sparkled gray-green in the sunlight and on the opposite bank, people walked their dogs and relaxed on benches along 365’s esplanade.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of relax
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  • The conversation winds down with a discussion about producer confidentiality, how the music business has changed, his favorite producers and the records that shaped him.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The past year and a half has seen numerous galleries close entirely or wind down their operations in other cities both in the US and Europe.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of wind down
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  • The Moroccan pattern brings visual interest, while the soft surface gives bare feet a comfortable landing and takes the chill out of hardwood or tile floors.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Prepare to cut the cord and just chill out in the company of other adults masquerading as big kids for a couple of days.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 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 11 Oct. 2026.

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