Synonyms of lightening

lightening 1 of 2

verb (1)

present participle of lighten

as in brightening

to become glad or hopeful

the patient lightened when he heard the disease responds well to treatment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightening
• glowing
• reviving
• looking up
• cheering (up)
• encouraging
• radiating
• rejoicing
• beaming
• sparkling
• perking (up)
• bucking up
• gladdening
• livening (up)
• heartening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkening
• saddening
• brooding
• despairing
• fretting
• moping
• desponding

lightening

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of lighten

as in illuminating

to supply with light

the room was gradually lightened by the rising sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• illuminating
• illumining
• lighting
• brightening
• bathing
• irradiating
• shining
• illuming
• beaconing
• emblazing
• glowing
• beating (down)
• highlighting
• beaming
• radiating
• glistening
• igniting
• blinding
• gleaming
• blazing
• dazzling
• kindling
• glittering
• glaring
• burning
• haloing
• incinerating
• floodlighting
• spotlighting
• flaming
• enhaloing
• firing
• dazing
• bedazzling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkening
• blackening
• dimming
• obscuring
• dulling
• covering
• extinguishing
• obfuscating
• quenching
• putting out
• shrouding
• veiling
• dousing
• snuffing (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lightening

Verb

Prescription and over-the-counter skin products, especially retinoids, exfoliating acids, acne treatments, and lightening products. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

But lightening the blame hits a road bump with the word prevention. — Marie Lisette Rimer, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

When temperatures exceed 110°F, passenger planes must consider lightening their loads. — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026

This sleek style delivers, adding a rich-looking touch to casual looks and complementing dressier outfits while lightening my load on the go. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

See what the experts had to say about lightening your hair without bleach below. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 28 July 2026

Instead, opt for neutral coats of paint, warm lightening schemes, and functional storage. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

The minimization regimen is also effective at lightening the price tag, cutting an even $11K off the base price as compared to the Bambi 16RB. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Get bangs like no other and still avoid bulk with the help of lightening layers. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026