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lightened

ADJECTIVE

relieved

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diminished

STRONG

abated allayed alleviated anesthetized assuaged eased mitigated palliated salved softened soothed

Antonyms

WEAK

distraught sad worried

Example Sentences

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Apple and Microsoft both lightened up on buybacks in the latest quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

Yet by dint of personality alone, Son immediately lightened the mood.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025

He could see her now, as the sky lightened into a dawn grey.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman