Lighten Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make more cheerful through the use of color; "The paint will brighten the room".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The interior designer chose a vibrant color scheme to lighten up the dull living room.
- Adding some pastel shades to the nursery will lighten up the space and create a warm atmosphere.
- The bold pattern on the throw pillows helps lighten up the entire room with a touch of playfulness.
- A coat of white paint can lighten up the dark hallway and make it feel more inviting.
- The colorful tiles in the bathroom did wonders to lighten up the space and create a sense of tranquility.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Make more cheerful; "the conversation lightened me up a bit".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Become more cheerful; "after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- After a few jokes, the atmosphere lightened up and everyone began to relax.
- Her demeanor lightened up when she realized the surprise party was for her.
- The team lightened up during the lunch break and enjoyed each other's company.
- The weather forecast didn't look good at first, but then the clouds started to lighten up.
- With some encouragement from friends, she began to lighten up and let go of her worries.