brighten

[ˈbraɪtn̩]

brighten Definition

• 1. to become or make something brighter or more full of light
• 2. to make something more cheerful or happier

Using brighten: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brighten" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sun began to brighten the sky.

• Example

  She brightened the room with fresh flowers.

• Example

  A smile can brighten someone's day.

• Example

  The good news brightened his mood.

brighten Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brighten

• lighten
• illuminate
• enliven
• revitalize
• cheer up

Antonyms for brighten

• darken
• dim
• depress
• dull
• sadden

Phrases with brighten

• brighten up

  to become or make something brighter or more colorful, or to become or make someone feel happier

  Example

  The room brightened up with the new paint job.

• brighten someone's day

  to make someone feel happier or more positive

  Example

  Her kind words really brightened my day.

• brighten the mood

  to make a situation or atmosphere more cheerful or positive

  Example

  The comedian's jokes helped to brighten the mood of the audience.

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Summary: brighten in Brief

To 'brighten' [ˈbraɪtn̩] means to make something brighter or more full of light, or to make something more cheerful or happier. It can refer to physical spaces, as in 'She brightened the room with fresh flowers,' or emotional states, as in 'The good news brightened his mood.' 'Brighten' extends into phrases like 'brighten up,' and idioms like 'brighten someone's day,' denoting a positive impact on mood or atmosphere.