Definitions
Lightening - as a noun
Descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
Changing to a lighter color
Lightening - as a verb
To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
Example: "To lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets"
To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to flash.
To emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
To illuminate with knowledge; to enlighten.
To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
Example: "Sorrow can be lightened by being openly brought out."
To make light or lighter in weight.
To make less serious or more cheerful.
To become light or lighter in weight.
To become less serious or more cheerful.
To descend; to light.
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Word Game Points
LIGHTENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
LIGHTENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
LIGHTENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
