NYT Dictionary
LIGHTEN
/ˈlaɪ.tn̩/VerbLIGHT-enlight-en · 2 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English lightnen, equivalent to light + -en.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
darken
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: