lightening

/ˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of making something lighter in weight, color, or mood.
    • The lightening of the atmosphere helped everyone relax.
    • The lightening of the backpack made the hike much easier.
    • Hair lightening can damage your hair if done too often.
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adjective
  1. Becoming lighter in weight, color, or mood.
    • She noticed a lightening feeling in her bag as she used up supplies.
    • The lightening sky signaled the end of the storm.
    • There was a lightening mood in the room after the good news.
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