Lightening
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlaɪ.tn̩.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Lightening is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of lighten.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of lighten.
More Meanings
- The act or result of making something light or lighter.
- (medicine) The sensation caused by the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity before the onset of labour
- (nautical) The removal of cargo (especially crude oil) from a vessel in order to reduce its draft
- (obsolete or proscribed) Alternative form of lightning.
Example Sentences
Bradly did not think of Cora till he picked up her figure ahead of him on the downs, but with that he was aware of a sudden lightening of his spirits, and stepped out faster to overtake her.
Word Forms
- lightenings
Synonyms for lightening
Depending on context, synonyms include whitening.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whitening, lighting, lightning, reducing, reduction, lowering.
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