lightened

Example Sentences

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The energy was slightly festive, lightened by the absurdity of the situation.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

In laboratory tests, the system not only lightened stains but also helped protect teeth.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Dowdy lightened the mood by lamenting Christmas ads in October and riffing on what qualifies as a Frappuccino.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

"The Scottish government and local authorities, as the employers of teachers, must act in line with their duty of care to ensure that the current crippling workload burden on teachers is lightened."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

And somehow this had always lightened its effect on him—even, on occasion, cheered him right up.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart