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LIGHTEN UP

(verb)
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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)
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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)
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Become lighter

Example: "The room lightened up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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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."
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