Synonyms of lightens

lightens 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of lighten

as in brightens

to become glad or hopeful

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightens
• revives
• glows
• looks up
• cheers (up)
• encourages
• perks (up)
• rejoices
• radiates
• bucks up
• sparkles
• beams
• gladdens
• heartens
• livens (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkens
• saddens
• despairs
• broods
• frets
• desponds
• mopes

lightens

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of lighten

as in illumines

to supply with light

the room was gradually lightened by the rising sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• illumines
• illuminates
• brightens
• lights
• bathes
• irradiates
• shines
• illumes
• beacons
• highlights
• glows
• beats (down)
• radiates
• emblazes
• glistens
• beams
• ignites
• gleams
• dazzles
• kindles
• spotlights
• incinerates
• glares
• glitters
• blinds
• flames
• haloes
• enhaloes
• burns
• blazes
• floodlights
• dazes
• bedazzles
• fires

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkens
• obscures
• blackens
• obfuscates
• dims
• dulls
• covers
• extinguishes
• shrouds
• veils
• quenches
• puts out
• douses
• snuffs (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lightens

Verb

Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt and whisk vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds, until the mixture thickens and lightens in color. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

By evening, the Moon enters your 5th House and lightens the atmosphere. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt and stir just until mixture puffs and slightly lightens in color. — Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

White, meanwhile, instantly lightens an outfit to add a luminous, almost ethereal touch. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026

That angled void lightens the mass visually, introducing shadow and depth, transforming the island from a utilitarian object into an architectural centerpiece. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

There’s a Moon alert, which lightens the feelings of all your social exchanges and encourages a carefree nonchalance to everything. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026

This short cut gives lots of movement and lightens the load of thick, heavy hair. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

This variety has vibrant blue-green leaves with a wide golden-yellow margin that lightens to creamy white during summer. — Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026