Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Lightened.
Lightened - as a verb
Make more cheerful
Example: "The conversation lightened me up a bit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buoy uplighten upAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
weigh downReduce 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 upMake more cheerful through the use of color
Example: "The paint will brighten the room"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brightenlighten upBecome lighter
Example: "The room lightened up"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lighten upHypernyms (Closely Related)
changeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
darkenAlleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
Example: "Relieve the pressure and the stress"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relieveExample Sentences
"She lightened her hair by using a blonde dye."
"The diet lightened his weight by five pounds."
"He lightened the load by removing unnecessary items from his backpack."
"The comedian's jokes lightened the atmosphere in the auditorium."
"She lightened her workload by delegating some tasks to her colleagues."
Word Game Points
Is LIGHTENED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lightened is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LIGHTENED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is LIGHTENED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lightened is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLIGHTENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is LIGHTENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lightened is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIGHTENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.