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LIGHTEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Lighten.

Lighten - as a verb

Make more cheerful

Example: "The conversation lightened me up a bit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buoy uplighten up
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
weigh down

Reduce the weight on; make lighter

Example: "She lightened the load on the tired donkey"

Become more cheerful

Example: "After a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buoy uplighten up

Make more cheerful through the use of color

Example: "The paint will brighten the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brightenlighten up

Become lighter

Example: "The room lightened up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lighten up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
darken

Alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

Example: "Relieve the pressure and the stress"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relieve

Example Sentences

"She tried to lighten the atmosphere by telling a joke."
"Adding cream is a great way to lighten your coffee."
"The artist decided to lighten the color of the sky in the painting."
"He used a lighter shade of paint to lighten the walls."
"The comedian's jokes always lighten the mood."
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Word Game Points

Is LIGHTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lighten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIGHTEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is LIGHTEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lighten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIGHTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is LIGHTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lighten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIGHTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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