Lighten

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To make a mood, atmosphere, or burden more cheerful, or to reduce the weight or darkness of something.

“A well-timed joke from the chairman helped to lighten the tense atmosphere in the boardroom.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈlaɪ.tən/

Syllables

light·en

Related Words

Synonyms

brightenrelieve

Antonyms

darken

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains LIGHT with EN ending, all very common letters, this word is a high-probability Wordle candidate.

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Scrabble

G and H pair together, moderate tile values throughout, a familiar 7-letter word useful for confident board plays.

Words Related to Lighten

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “lighten” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

lighted lighter

Words you can make from Lighten

Shorter words formed from the letters in “lighten”.

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