Lighten

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪtən/

Lighten (verb)

  1. to make something less dark or more bright
  2. to make something less heavy
  3. to make someone feel happier or less worried

Examples

  • They used a lamp to lighten the room.
  • The sun began to lighten the sky at dawn.

Common collocations: lighten a room, lighten the mood, lighten the load, lighten your luggage, lighten the mood

Synonyms of Lighten

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Lighten

  • — when referring to reducing light
  • — when referring to increasing weight or stress