RELIGHTED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

relit

verb

variants or relighted

past tense of relight

as in rekindled

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With its Manuka honey heart, the scent is brightened by orange blossom and mandarin before settling into tonka, vanilla, and sandalwood.

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Hamilton’s city streets are brightened by more than 100 large-scale murals, a variety of different galleries, and a monthly art walk.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightened

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The pork that made it to our table had either not been seared or the crust had lost its luster in transit, leaving the whole roulade too soft.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
The deadliest attack on the United States of America, 9/11 is seared indelibly in our nation’s memory.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

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Diaz’s blonde strands were lightened to an ashy platinum hue and trimmed to her shoulders.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with an electric mixer until thickened and lightened in color, and when lifted, the beaters leave a ribbon on the surface.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026

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