Smiles lightened mood.

Meaning: This means that the facial expressions of the people in the room helped to make the atmosphere feel more relaxed and happy. It's like saying, The smiles on people's faces helped to create a more positive and upbeat atmosphere.

Choice of Words: Smiles are facial expressions that indicate happiness or pleasure. Lightened means to make something lighter or less serious, and mood refers to the emotional state of someone. So, 'Smiles lightened mood' describes a situation where the facial expressions of the people in the room made the atmosphere feel lighter or less serious.

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