| As usual, there was a large group of rowdy sailors surrounding the table, which actually helped to lighten up the heavy atmosphere. |
| If you want to lighten up or brighten up one side of a portrait, the white-sided reflector also works well. |
| Even in serious times like these, they had the strength to joke around and lighten up the air a bit. |
| But Dad, he seriously needs to lighten up, maybe get a girlfriend or something. |
| Once he was gone, I felt the atmosphere lighten up and Coach nodded in satisfaction and left too. |
| He had all but forgotten what a smile was until he saw Maria give him one of hers, how it seemed to lighten up her face and spirit. |
