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LIGHTEN UP Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the phrase lighten up. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase lighten up. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LIGHTEN UP

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lighten
verbv
verb

• make more cheerful

• reduce the weight on; make lighter

• become more cheerful

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become lighter

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

buoy up
verbv
verb

• become more cheerful

• make more cheerful

• keep afloat

brighten
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become clear

Best Hypernyms For LIGHTEN UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lighten up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
change cheer alter modify
Phrases (2)
cheer upchirk up

Alternatives for LIGHTEN

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