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."
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