Synonyms for lighten up

Synonyms for (verb) lighten up

Synonyms: lighten, lighten up

Definition: become lighter

Usage: The room lightened up

Similar words: change

Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night


Synonyms: brighten, lighten, lighten up

Definition: make lighter or brighter

Usage: The paint will brighten the room

Similar words: alter, change, modify

Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue


Synonyms: lighten, lighten up, buoy up

Definition: become more cheerful

Usage: after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit

Similar words: cheer, cheer up, chirk up

Definition: become cheerful


Synonyms: lighten, lighten up, buoy up

Definition: make more cheerful

Usage: the conversation lightened me up a bit

Similar words: cheer

Definition: show approval or good wishes by shouting

Usage: everybody cheered the birthday boy


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