transcription, транскрипция: [ laɪt(ə)n ]
( lightens, lightening, lightened)
1.
When something lightens or when you lighten it, it becomes less dark in colour.
The sky began to lighten...
Leslie lightens her hair and has now had it cut into a short, feathered style.
≠ darken
VERB : V , V n
2.
If someone lightens a situation, they make it less serious or less boring.
Anthony felt the need to lighten the atmosphere...
VERB : V n
3.
If your attitude or mood lightens , or if someone or something lightens it, they make you feel more cheerful, happy, and relaxed.
As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella’s mood visibly lightened...
The sun was streaming in through the window, yet it did nothing to lighten his mood.
VERB : V , V n
4.
If you lighten something, you make it less heavy.
It is a good idea to blend it in a food processor as this lightens the mixture...
He pulled the lightened sled with all his strength.
VERB : V n , V-ed