LIGHTENED Synonyms

• (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use

• impaired by diminution

• (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval

• made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)

• (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

• impaired by diminution

• decreased in severity; made less harsh

• made less severe or intense

• (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

• extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

• make more cheerful

• become more cheerful

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become lighter

• become more cheerful

• make more cheerful

• keep afloat

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become clear

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• relieve oneself of troubling information

• provide relief for

• free from a burden, evil, or distress

• take by stealing

• grant exemption or release to

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