as in brightened
to become glad or hopeful
the patient lightened when he heard the disease responds well to treatment
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as in illumined
to supply with light
the room was gradually lightened by the rising sun
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as in lighted
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as in eased
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightened
Adjective
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Key Facts Best seen at least an hour before sunrise, the most dazzling members of the parade will be Venus and Jupiter in the eastern sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025 -
Her award-winning Yummy Skin line blends skincare and foundation seamlessly, while her dazzling glitters, metallics, and pigments push artistry to new heights.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In a close-up shot, Stewart gave fans a look at the actress' shiny new medal.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The owner took a sweatshirt hoodie string out and attached a bright, shiny purple scrunchie ball to the end.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Citrus and spice dominated the nose, though a first sip is a little sweeter, slightly more subdued, and generally more indicative of an Indiana high-rye recipe than Kentucky-style.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The bank also published a subdued note from chief economist Jan Hatzius that forecast U.S. GDP growth would be only 1% in the second half of the year.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Then again, other moments are shot through with radiant pleasure.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Similar to an emerald cut, the radiant cut is shaped like an octagon.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If Jefferson is limited in any way, the wide receiver cupboard is not exactly stocked with brilliant talent.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Rob McCord is a brilliant attorney, capable of managing high-level budget deliberations while also engaging his mind creatively — whether in another language or in poetry.—
Aegis reader commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Lightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightened. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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