What level is the word "lighten the mood"?

"lighten the mood" is a B2 (Upper Intermediate) vocabulary word.

What is a synonym for "lighten the mood"?

Synonyms for "lighten the mood": cheer up.

What is the opposite of "lighten the mood"?

The opposite of "lighten the mood" is: intensify tension.

Lighten the mood

Q: Which TV shows or movies use the word "lighten the mood"?

"lighten the mood" appears in: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Friends, Gossip Girl, Grey's Anatomy, Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon.

What does "Lighten the mood" mean?

make atmosphere less serious

Synonym: cheer up Opposite: intensify tension

"Lighten the mood" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

No, I was trying to lighten the mood.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E1

Okay, okay, a joke, a joke—lighten the mood.
— Friends S6E20

Uh, just a joke to lighten the mood.
— Gossip Girl S3E6

I'm trying to lighten the mood.
— Grey's Anatomy S10E1

I'm making a joke to lighten the mood.
— Modern Family S2E11

That should lighten the mood.
— The Big Bang Theory S6E10

Just trying to lighten the mood.
— Young Sheldon S2E17

"Lighten the mood" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 7 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Friends Gossip Girl Grey's Anatomy Modern Family The Big Bang Theory Young Sheldon

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