brighten (Meaning)
brighten (v)
make more cheerful through the use of color
become clear
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.
brighten (v. i.)
To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.
Synonyms & Antonyms of brighten
brighten Sentence Examples
- 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.
- She turned on the lamp to brighten the dimly lit room.
- Offering a helping hand can brighten the lives of those in need.
- Music has a way of brightening the mood and lifting spirits.
- His sense of humor never fails to brighten the mood during tough times.
- A warm hug from a loved one has the ability to brighten the darkest days.
- Sometimes, all it takes is a simple act of kindness to brighten someone's outlook on life.
FAQs About the word brighten
make more cheerful through the use of color, become clearTo make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to., To
revive, glow,lighten, sparkle, encourage,look up, cheer (up), gladden,beam, perk (up)
sadden, sadden, despair, despair, darken,darken,, fret, fret, despond
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.
