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 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)
brighten14lighten upBecome lighter
Example: "The room lightened up"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lighten upHypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
darken11Alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
Example: "Relieve the pressure and the stress"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relieve10Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is LIGHTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lighten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordLIGHTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is LIGHTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lighten is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIGHTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
