Lighten Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBlightened; lightening ˈlīt-niŋ. ˈlī-tᵊn-iŋ. Synonyms of lighten. transitive verb. 1. : to make light or clear : illuminate. 2. archaic : enlighten. 3. : to make (something, such as a color) …
LIGHTENED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBlighten verb (MAKE LESS HEAVY) lighten someone's burden, load, etc. to make a difficult situation or responsibility easier: Getting a new assistant will lighten (= reduce) the …
LIGHTENED Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
WEBSynonyms for LIGHTENED: lighted, illuminated, brightened, lit, dazzling, shiny, radiant, brilliant; Antonyms of LIGHTENED: heavy, dull, clouded, overcast, lowering, cloudy, darkened, hazy.
LIGHTEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
WEBto give light to; illuminate: A full moon lightened the road. to brighten (the eyes, features, etc.): A large smile lightened his face. to make lighter or less dark: Add white to lighten …
LIGHTENED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBverb. uk / ˈlaɪ.t ə n / us / ˈlaɪ.t̬ ə n / lighten verb (BECOME BRIGHT) [ I ] to become less dark: The sky had lightened and there were breaks in the clouds. Opposite. darken. …
LIGHTEN Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
WEBSynonyms for LIGHTEN: brighten, glow, revive, look up, encourage, cheer (up), beam, perk (up); Antonyms of LIGHTEN: darken, sadden, despair, brood, fret, mope, despond, dull.
LIGHTEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBverb. uk / ˈlaɪ.t ə n / us / ˈlaɪ.t̬ ə n / lighten verb (BECOME BRIGHT) Add to word list. [ I ] to become less dark: The sky had lightened and there were breaks in the clouds. …
lighten verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...
WEB[intransitive, transitive] to feel or make somebody feel less sad, worried or serious synonym cheer. lighten (up) My mood gradually lightened. lighten something (up) She told a joke to lighten the atmosphere. [transitive] lighten something to make something lighter in weight. Phrasal Verbs. lighten up.
lighten verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...
WEB3[intransitive,transitive]to feel or make someone feel less sad, worried, or serioussynonymcheerlighten (up)My mood gradually lightened.lighten something (up)She told a joke to lighten the atmosphere. 4[transitive]lighten somethingto make something lighter in weight. Phrasal Verbslighten up. See lighten in the Oxford Advanced …
LIGHTEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
WEBverb (used with object) to give light to; illuminate: A full moon lightened the road. to brighten (the eyes, features, etc.): A large smile lightened his face. to make lighter or …
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