LIGHTEN Synonyms
There are 16 synonyms of the word
lighten.
(exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word lighten. (close relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word lighten. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for LIGHTEN
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | lighten up | verbv | ||||
| 2 | brighten | verb, adverbv, adv | ||||
| 3 | beam | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | buoy | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | cheer | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | flash | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | flicker | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | gleam | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | glimmer | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | glow | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | illuminate | verbv | ||||
| 12 | radiate | verbv | ||||
| 13 | shine | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | sparkle | verbv | ||||
| 15 | buoy up | verbv | ||||
| 16 | relieve | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For LIGHTEN
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
lighten, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
cheer
change
alter
animate
brighten
buoy
clarify
clear
disburden
enliven
gladden
illuminate
invigorate
mitigate
modify
purify
refresh
revitalize
unburden
uplift
Phrases (3)
cheer upchirk upperk up
