LIGHTENING
Scrabble letter values: L1I1G2H4T1E1N1I1N1G2 = 15
Definition
- noun descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy.
- noun changing to a lighter color. — synonyms: whitening
Examples
- “the fetus is said to have dropped”
- “to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets”
- “Sorrow can be lightened by being openly brought out.”