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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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 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 Picturesque lake towns like Greenville and Naples are ideal destinations for water sports, boating adventures, or just chilling out on sandy shores. — Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 And The Log House is perfectly situated for a family or a group of friends who want to escape the city for a bit, explore the area, and chill out in the woods. — Damian Fallon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for chill out

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Verb

On hot summer days, that breeze combined with a light sweat is a surprisingly efficient cooling system.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
As the weather begins to cool and the corn stalks reach for the sky, farms begin planning for their annual corn maze adventures.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of cool

Verb

Direct flights have resumed between India and China, a few old Silk Road trade routes have opened, and in March India relaxed rules around investment from Beijing.

— Evelyn Cheng,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Fences, hedges, noise machines, and relaxing music can all help.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of relax

Verb

Summertime is high season for garden flowers, but their color and vibrancy fades as the growing season winds down in fall.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Though high temperatures should be winding down, a new analysis by Climate Central, an independent research organization found that fall is becoming warmer in the Kansas City area as summer heat lingers longer.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of wind down

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chillness

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chills

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