mellowed out

Became more easygoing

Mellowed out describes a state of calm relaxation, often after being tense, stressed, or intense.

Someone who has mellowed out has become more easygoing: He's really mellowed out since college.

The phrase can describe the effect of alcohol, cannabis, or simply unwinding: We mellowed out on the porch with some beers.

As an adjective: a mellowed-out vibe.

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mollified · serene · calm · relaxed · laid back · tranquil · comfort · relaxation · composure · contentment · ease · inner peace · zen mode · affability · emotional balance · gentleness · quieted · equanimity

Opposites
emotional/mental state intensity

mellowed outwound up

Concluded or agitated

stressed out · tense · anxious · agitated · uptight

energy and alertness

mellowed outwired

Electrically connected or jittery

hyped up · amped up · keyed up · revved up · fired up

temperament and reactivity

mellowed outhot-headed

Prone to sudden anger

short-tempered · irritable · volatile · angry · intense

Family

mellow, mellowed, mellowing, mellows, mellower, mellowest, outing, outs, outermost

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