Definition of Lighten up

1. Verb. Make more cheerful. "The conversation lightened me up a bit"

Exact synonyms: Buoy Up, Lighten
Generic synonyms: Cheer
Causes: Buoy Up, Lighten
Antonyms: Weigh Down

2. Verb. Become more cheerful. "After a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit"
Exact synonyms: Buoy Up, Lighten
Generic synonyms: Cheer, Cheer Up, Chirk Up

3. Verb. Make lighter or brighter. "The paint will brighten the room"
Exact synonyms: Brighten, Lighten
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Antonyms: Darken

4. Verb. Become lighter. "The room lightened up"
Exact synonyms: Lighten
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Irradiate, Illume, Illuminate, Illumine, Light, Light Up
Antonyms: Darken

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lighten Up

light-repressible receptor protein kinase
light-sensitive
light-skinned
light-tight
light-water reactor
lightbulb
lightbulbs
lighted
lighten
lightened
lightener
lighteners
lightening
lightening
lightens
lighten up (current term)
lighter
lighter-than-air
lighter-than-air craft
lighterage
lighterages
lightered
lightering
lighterman
lighters
lightest
lightface
lightfaced
lightfaces
lightfast

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