Lightened Meaning in English
word · lemma: lighten
ˈɫaɪtənd
LYE-tənd
lˈaɪtənd
LYE-tənd
Definition
Made lighter, either by reducing weight, making something brighter, or making a situation feel less serious.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal and figurative senses: 'lightened the load' (less weight), 'lightened the mood' (made atmosphere easier). In the context of color, it means made something a paler shade ('lightened her hair'). Usually used in passive or past participle forms.
Spanish: aligerado - aclaradoPortuguese (BR): aliviado - clareadoPortuguese (PT): aliviado - aclaradoChinese (Simplified): 减轻 - 变浅Chinese (Traditional): 減輕 - 變淺Hindi: हल्का किया गया - रोशन किया गयाArabic: خُفِّفَ - فُتِّحَ اللونBengali: হালকা করা হয়েছে - উজ্জ্বল করা হয়েছে - মন হালকা করা হয়েছেRussian: облегчён - осветлён - стал легче (о настроении)Japanese: 明るくした - 軽くした - 気が晴れたVietnamese: được làm nhẹ đi - được làm sáng hơn - được làm dịu điKorean: 가볍게 했다 - 밝아졌다 - 기분이 나아졌다Turkish: hafifletti - aydınlandı - ferahladıUrdu: ہلکا کیا گیا - روشن کیا گیا - بوجھ کم ہواIndonesian: diringankan - diterangkan - suasana jadi lebih ringan
Example Sentences
She lightened her hair for the summer.
basic
The box was lightened by removing the books.
basic
Their faces lightened when they heard the good news.
basic
Her mood lightened after she talked to her friend.
natural
The room instantly lightened when the sun came out.
natural
We lightened the presentation by adding a few jokes.
natural