mellow out
phrasal verb
mellowed out; mellowing out; mellows out
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.
Examples of mellow out in a Sentence
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Then science kicks in, with molecules in the steak’s fat making the tannins more pliable, producing softer, smoother sensations, while the wine’s tannins mellow out the fat and coax more flavor out of the meat.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
While several products use sweeteners to mellow out the grassy taste, our favorites were the ones that didn’t shy away from earthy flavors or hide behind artificial flavoring.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
The process is used to mellow out harsh flavors and acidity, allowing the other ingredients to shine and creating a more harmonious drink.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Butter and cream cheese add richness, and can help mellow out overly salty potatoes if needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
And now the month of May is about mellowing out, particularly during the first three weeks when the Sun hangs out in your fellow earth sign of Taurus, and Jupiter, the Planet of Abundance, rounds out its stay in Taurus.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 30 Apr. 2024
That's especially true for older customers who want to mellow out without feeling out of control.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The fats in nut butters help dissolve capsaicin, mellowing out the heat while adding a subtle richness to the chili.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
Maybe a hybrid or indica might help to mellow out the jittery effects?
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
While several products use sweeteners to mellow out the grassy taste, our favorites were the ones that didn’t shy away from earthy flavors or hide behind artificial flavoring.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025
The process is used to mellow out harsh flavors and acidity, allowing the other ingredients to shine and creating a more harmonious drink.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Butter and cream cheese add richness, and can help mellow out overly salty potatoes if needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
And now the month of May is about mellowing out, particularly during the first three weeks when the Sun hangs out in your fellow earth sign of Taurus, and Jupiter, the Planet of Abundance, rounds out its stay in Taurus.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 30 Apr. 2024
That's especially true for older customers who want to mellow out without feeling out of control.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The fats in nut butters help dissolve capsaicin, mellowing out the heat while adding a subtle richness to the chili.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
Maybe a hybrid or indica might help to mellow out the jittery effects?
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Mellow out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mellow%20out. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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