brighten Antonyms

Meaning of brighten

Wordnet

brighten (v)

make more cheerful through the use of color

become clear

Webster

brighten (a.)

To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.

To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to.

To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects.

To make acute or witty; to enliven.

Webster

brighten (v. i.)

To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.

brighten Sentence Examples

  1. Adding fresh flowers to the room can brighten up the atmosphere instantly.
  2. A kind word or gesture can brighten someone's day in ways we may not realize.
  3. The sun peeked through the clouds, starting to brighten the dreary morning.
  4. A smile has the power to brighten even the darkest of moments.
  5. She turned on the lamp to brighten the dimly lit room.
  6. Offering a helping hand can brighten the lives of those in need.
  7. Music has a way of brightening the mood and lifting spirits.
  8. His sense of humor never fails to brighten the mood during tough times.
  9. A warm hug from a loved one has the ability to brighten the darkest days.
  10. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple act of kindness to brighten someone's outlook on life.

FAQs About the word brighten

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Adding fresh flowers to the room can brighten up the atmosphere instantly.

A kind word or gesture can brighten someone's day in ways we may not realize.

The sun peeked through the clouds, starting to brighten the dreary morning.

A smile has the power to brighten even the darkest of moments.