To lighten the mood means to do something or say something that is intended to make people feel more relaxed, happy or cheerful. It is often used to refer to a joke or humorous comment that is made in order to relieve tension or sadness.
Sentences with «to lighten the mood»
The in - field soundtrack isn't anything particularly memorable, though tracks found during missions can always be played to lighten the mood with some»80s new wave. (rotorob.com)
Basic black is always a classic but you can lighten the mood of an outfit by making sure it has some colorful details. (colorandgrace.com)
These 10 funky leggings are perfect to lighten the mood when things start feeling serious in your yoga class. (yogajournal.com)