LIGHTEN


Meaning of LIGHTEN in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

When something ~s or when you ~ it, it becomes less dark in colour.

The sky began to ~...

Leslie ~s her hair and has now had it cut into a short, feathered style.

? darken

VERB: V, V n

2.

If someone ~s a situation, they make it less serious or less boring.

Anthony felt the need to ~ the atmosphere...

VERB: V n

3.

If your attitude, or mood ~s, or if someone or something ~s it, they make you feel more cheerful, happy, and relaxed.

As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella’s mood visibly ~ed...

The sun was streaming in through the window, yet it did nothing to ~ his mood.

VERB: V, V n

4.

If you ~ something, you make it less heavy.

It is a good idea to blend it in a food processor as this ~s the mixture...

He pulled the ~ed sled with all his strength.

VERB: V n, V-ed

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