chilled out

verb

past tense of chill out, slang
1
as in settled (down)
to become still and orderly stop making that racket, and just chill out!

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2
as in relaxed
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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Recent Examples of chilled out Common skin changes in the cooler months Sure, the heat has chilled out, literally and figuratively, but cold, dry weather can be just as stressful for your skin. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026 North chilled out on the couch with her baby bro. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 Guests can now not only tick off both of the great apes with a two-stop trip, but also have plenty of other things to do in between—perhaps mountain biking and archery, or, for something more chilled out, basket weaving and coffee tasting. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026 And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos! — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Across the field, Granite Hills’ talented junior quarterback, Zac Benitez, chilled out, bobbing his head to tunes playing on his headphones. — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled out
  1. cooled
  2. relaxed
  3. hushed
  4. wound down
  5. loosened up
  6. chilled
Verb
  • The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.
    — Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Young cooled off with two birdies on his back nine in a bogey-free round, closing with a Detroit Golf Club-record tying 61 to reach 10 under for the tournament to tie Patrick Cantlay (66) and Patrick Fishburn (66) atop the leaderboard Friday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of cooled
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  • In 2021, Moroccan authorities relaxed border enforcement amid a diplomatic dispute with Spain, allowing 6,000 migrants to enter Ceuta in a single day.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The deep indigo color has no fading, which gives the jeans a sleeker look, and the leg is relaxed throughout but doesn’t look slouchy.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of relaxed
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  • But within the cozy world of footballing governance, any dissent was mostly hushed—except in Norway.
    — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
  • Behind the station doors are 150 polished European-style rooms, hushed corridors and a few magnificent surprises.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of hushed
Verb
  • As the World Cup has wound down, the transfer market has not taken long to spring into life.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Oil can be produced, taxed, regulated, and wound down on a schedule, without being sold to a saver as a contribution to the energy transition.
    — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of wound down
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  • A lot has changed since then—the designer shuffle means most brands have new creative directors, and the men’s silhouette has certainly loosened up a bit (though maybe be coming back down to Earth).
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 June 2026
  • Pick up any grime the steam loosened up and wipe down the tiles as well as the grout.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Definition of loosened up
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  • He was just chilled about it and wouldn’t make another mistake after that.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Add ice and shake for 15 seconds, or until the cocktail is well chilled and properly diluted.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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“Chilled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled%20out. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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