Definition of Lighten

Verb: lighten lI-t(u)n

Make more cheerful
"the conversation lightened me up a bit";
- lighten up, buoy up
Reduce the weight on; make lighter
"she lightened the load on the tired donkey"
Become more cheerful
"after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit";
- lighten up, buoy up
Make lighter or brighter
"The paint will lighten the room";
- brighten, lighten up
Become lighter
"The room lightened up";
- lighten up
Alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
"lighten the burden of caring for her elderly parents";
- relieve