1. plural of lightening; instances or processes of making something lighter in weight or burden
2. plural of lightening; instances of becoming lighter in color or brightness
3. plural of lightening; the descent of the fetus into the pelvis during late pregnancy, reducing pressure on the upper abdomen
Usage: medical

Examples

• The lightenings of the load made the journey much easier for the travelers.
• Gradual lightenings of the sky announced the approaching dawn.
• Many pregnant women experience relief during the lightenings that occur in the final weeks before delivery.
• The artist used subtle lightenings of the paint to create depth in the portrait.
• Financial lightenings through debt reduction improved the company's balance sheet.