English Explanatory Dictionary

lighten up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make (something) or to become less serious and more cheerful or casual; to relax.
  2. To lighten (something): to decrease its weight.

Pronunciation

En-au-lighten up.ogg

Word forms

lighten up lightens up lightening up lightened up

Synonyms

slim down

Related words

enlighten light up
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