RELIGHTED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

relit

verb

variants or relighted

past tense of relight

as in rekindled

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In a hospital room brightened with pink balloons and flowers on Friday, the new parents were overcome with emotion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of brightened

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Restaurant Au Goût du Large serves up fresh seafood like seared scallops, mussels, and the classic fish and chips.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
It’s been 20 years since the Dolphins defeated the Chiefs in Miami, and that game is not exactly seared in the minds of Kansas City fans.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of seared

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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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