mellow out

verb

mellowed out; mellowing out; mellows out
Synonyms of mellow outnext
US, informal
: to become relaxed and calm
She mellowed out as she grew older.
: to calm down
You're getting all upset over nothing. You need to mellow out.

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As the storm system mellows out, temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-80s early next week, with overnight lows staying in the 50s. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026 If the uncharted territory in Wetzel’s home life mellows out his music, he and Simon both want The Night Champion to bring out Wetzel’s outsize personality and melodies one more time. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026 Ohgeesy will mellow out the lineup with his West Coast flow. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Cooking also helps mellow out the sometimes-bitter flavor. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mellow out

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“Mellow out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mellow%20out. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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