Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the phrase
Lighten Up.
Lighten Up - as a verb
Make more cheerful
Example: "The conversation lightened me up a bit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Become more cheerful
Example: "After a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit"
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Make more cheerful through the use of color
Example: "The paint will brighten the room"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Become lighter
Example: "The room lightened up"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She needs to lighten up and stop taking everything so seriously."
"I told him to lighten up and enjoy the party."
"Why don't you lighten up and have a little fun?"
"You should lighten up and not let small things bother you."
"She tried to lighten up the mood by telling a joke."
