NYT Dictionary
LIGHTENING
/ˈlaɪ.tn̩.ɪŋ/VerbNounLIGHT-en-inglight-en-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
present participle and gerund of lighten
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Doublet of lightning.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
darken
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: