When they finally led the animals out into the open, the sky had lightened considerably.

Later in the day we returned to her room and the mood lightened considerably.

His mood had lightened considerably with freedom and present company.

In the summer, the fur color is more variable and may lighten considerably.

As I turned to meet my new foe it was with a heart considerably lightened.

The snowstorm had lightened considerably in the last few minutes.

Roger's spirits lightened considerably, and he smiled up at her.

Analysts expect, however, that supply will lighten considerably after the auctions.

Faro's expression lightened considerably, once they were out of those walls.

The sky had lightened considerably and they could see the perimeters of the clearing.