Lighten | Mean of lighten in English Dictionary
/ˈlaɪtn̩/
- Verb
- to make (something) bright, light, or clear
- She tried several dyes to lighten her hair.
- He turned on a few lamps to lighten (up) the room.
- to become bright, light, or clear
- The sky lightened [=brightened] as the clouds began to move away but darkened again when the clouds returned.
- to make (something) less heavy, difficult, or severe
- lighten a burden
- Others helped out and lightened his load.
- lightening her duties around the house
- to become less heavy, difficult, or severe
- His workload has lightened in recent weeks.
- to make (something) less sad or serious
- He told a few jokes in an attempt to lighten her mood.
- lighten the atmosphere/conversation
- to become less sad or serious
- Her somber mood gradually lightened [=brightened] as the weather improved.
- to become less forceful
- The wind lightened a bit.
- to become more relaxed and informal
- He really needs to lighten up and relax a little.
- Lighten up (a bit) and enjoy yourself!