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"
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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"
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verb

make more cheerful through the use of color

Example: "The paint will brighten the room"
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verb

become lighter

Example: "The room lightened up"
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verb

alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

Example: "relieve the pressure and the stress"
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