CHILL OUT Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

chill out

verb

Definition of chill out

slang

as in to cool

to become still and orderly stop making that racket, and just chill out!

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety if you don't chill out, you're going to get an ulcer

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

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Recent Examples of chill out 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 Bavik keeps things classic, brewing with 100% malt and aroma hops, then letting the beer chill out for an extended cold maturation. — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Others might love to chill out with a glass of red wine and listen to some great music. — Liz Johnson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Make it and pop it in the fridge, then pull up a lounge chair and chill out. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chill out

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Verb

The debris tossed into the pool cooled the water temperature and allowed orange and yellow-colored bacteria to grow, altering the spring's clear blue appearance.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Its platform eliminates active cooling equipment, which the company says can reduce storage costs and energy waste.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of cool

Verb

Each has an ofuro tub, steam shower, infrared sauna, relaxing area to take tea and fruit after a treatment, and an outside garden area with a plunge pool and an outdoor shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
In one photo, Hudson showed off her toned figure in a bright red bandeau bikini while relaxing on the beach with her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of relax

Verb

Vague assurances In announcing the ban, Mayor Mamdani said any effort to wind down the industry should include steps to find jobs and economic security for those who the ban would put out of work.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Her departure follows the announcement earlier this week that Christiane Amanpour would be winding down her daily CNN International series and departing the network next year.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of wind 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
Nix struggled to push the ball downfield most of the game with Denver's running game unable to loosen up the defense.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of loosen up

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chillness

chill out

chills

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