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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  1. relaxing
  2. winding down
  3. loosening up
  4. chilling out
Verb
  • After exploring or relaxing by the pool, head to the freestanding infrared sauna with optional salt halotherapy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The layout is geared toward indoor-outdoor living, with ample space for relaxing and entertaining across four decks.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxing
Verb
  • Hele Outdoors Hele is winding down a Kickstarter campaign for the Ice Box over the next few days.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The program, which is part of the city of Phoenix’s heat relief effort, has helped nearly 300 households so far but is winding down this month.
    — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of winding down
Verb
  • 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
  • There’s a spa, steam room, oxygen lounge, and meditation room for loosening up both muscles and mind.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of loosening up
Verb
  • Yes, those are real reindeer chilling out in kiddie swimming pools during this hot Missouri summer.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 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 chilling out
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