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

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

Not the irony of having a skin-lightening condition (or predilection) while singlehandedly Blackening up the portals of pop music by integrating a music video network that upheld America's racist standard of (in)visibility. — Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026

The overall vibe is quiet luxury—rich, polished, and well-maintained, without over-lightening the hair. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026

Cyrus has been subtly lightening her naturally brunette color over the last year, fueling rumors of a Hannah Montana reunion before the special was confirmed. — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026

Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon. — Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026