Chill out — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Chill out

Chill out (verb)

  1. to calm down, go easy, relax —often used in the imperative

Chill out (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to become still and orderly

    "stop making that racket, and just chill out!"

    similar: calm (down), cool, hush, pipe down, quiet, settle (down), cool it
    related: dry up, relax, tranquilize, unwind, zone out
    opposite: act up, carry on, cut up
    near: clown (around), fool around, horse around, monkey (around), show off, skylark

  2. to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety

    "if you don't chill out, you're going to get an ulcer"

    similar: chill, de-stress, decompress, loosen up, mellow (out), relax, unwind, wind down, hang loose
    related: unbend, bask, kick back, loll, lounge, repose, rest, bum, dally, dawdle, dillydally, drone, footle, goof (off), hack (around), hang (around or out), idle, laze, loaf, vegetate, veg out, zone out, alleviate, comfort, ease, relieve, calm, compose, cool, quiet, settle
    opposite: tense (up)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chill out

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chill out:

calm (down), cool, hush, pipe down, quiet, settle (down), chill, de-stress, decompress, loosen up, mellow (out), relax, unwind, wind down, cool it, hang loose

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Chill out

Words with the opposite meaning of Chill out:

act up, carry on, cut up, tense (up)

Related Words for Chill out

dry up, tranquilize, zone out, unbend, bask, kick back, loll, lounge, repose, rest, bum, dally, dawdle, dillydally, drone, footle, goof (off), hack (around), hang (around or out), idle, laze, loaf, vegetate, veg out, alleviate, comfort, ease, relieve, calm, compose

Near Antonyms of Chill out

clown (around), fool around, horse around, monkey (around), show off, skylark

Word Forms of Chill out

Inflections: chilled out, chilling out, chills out

Origin & Etymology of Chill out

First known use: 1979

Frequently Asked Questions about Chill out

What does "Chill out" mean?

"Chill out" means to calm down, go easy, relax —often used in the imperative. As a verb, it is defined as: to calm down, go easy, relax —often used in the imperative. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Chill out"?

Other words for "Chill out" include calm (down), cool, hush, pipe down, quiet, settle (down), chill and de-stress. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chill out" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chill out"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chill out". Common alternatives include calm (down), cool, hush, pipe down, quiet, settle (down), chill, de-stress, decompress and loosen up.

What is the opposite of "Chill out"?

Antonyms of "Chill out" include act up, carry on, cut up and tense (up). Near antonyms include clown (around), fool around, horse around and monkey (around).

How do you use "Chill out" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chill out" in a sentence: "stop making that racket, and just chill out!"; "if you don't chill out, you're going to get an ulcer".

Is "Chill out" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chill out" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Chill out"?

First known use: 1979.

What is another word for "Chill out" meaning "to become still and orderly"?

When "Chill out" (verb) means to become still and orderly, synonyms include calm (down), cool, hush, pipe down, quiet and settle (down). Opposites in this sense include act up, carry on and cut up.