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Meaning of the word "lighten up" in English

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lighten up

US /ˈlaɪ.tən ʌp/

UK /ˈlaɪ.tən ʌp/

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Phrasal Verb

to become less serious or more cheerful

Example:

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Oh, lighten up! It was just a joke.

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You need to lighten up and enjoy life more.

Synonym:

relax cheer up loosen up calm down chill out

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Related Word:

lighten on the up and up up up to come up with follow up keep up with