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Lighten Meaning Easy Going Synonym Loosen Informal Boss Time

Word lighten up
Meaning

Meaning: to become less serious or more easy-going

Synonym: loosen up (informal)

Example For example:

  • My boss is so serious all the time. I wish she'd lighten up and joke around with us sometimes.

  • Salima said that if Kareem doesn't lighten up and learn to have some fun, she'll stop seeing him and look for someone else.

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