Dictionary Check: lighten
"lighten" is a valid word!
Scrabble
11
points
Words with Friends
13
points
Definition
verb
make more cheerful
Example:
"the conversation lightened me up a bit"
verb
reduce the weight on; make lighter
Example:
"she lightened the load on the tired donkey"
verb
become more cheerful
Example:
"after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit"
verb
make more cheerful through the use of color
Example:
"The paint will brighten the room"
verb
become lighter
Example:
"The room lightened up"
verb
alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
Example:
"relieve the pressure and the stress"
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