brightening (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈbraɪtn/

Definition

To make or become brighter, lighter, or more cheerful.

Examples

• The new paint will brighten up the room.

• Her smile brightened the faces of everyone in the room.

• The news of his promotion seemed to brighten his mood.

How to Use brightening

brighten up (phrasal verb)

To become more cheerful or lively; to make something look more cheerful or lively. — "After a cup of coffee, he started to brighten up."

brighten the mood (collocation)

To make people feel happier or more cheerful. — "Her jokes helped to brighten the mood at the party."

brighten someone's day (idiom)

To make someone feel happier. — "Seeing the flowers you sent really brightened my day."

Synonyms of brightening

Words with a similar meaning to brightening:

• lighten
• illuminate
• cheer
• enliven

Antonyms of brightening

Words with the opposite meaning to brightening:

• darken
• dim

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