brightened

[ˈbraɪtnd]

brightened Definition

• 1. to become or make something brighter or more cheerful
• 2. to add light to something

Using brightened: Examples

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

• Example

  The sun brightened the room.

• Example

  Her face brightened when she saw her friend.

• Example

  The flowers brightened up the garden.

brightened Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brightened

• lighten
• illuminate
• enliven
• revitalize
• cheer up

Antonyms for brightened

• darken
• dim
• gloom
• depress
• dull

Phrases with brightened

• brighten up

  to become happier or more cheerful

  Example

  She brightened up when she heard the good news.

• brighten someone's day

  to make someone feel happier or more positive

  Example

  A kind word or gesture can really brighten someone's day.

• brighten the mood

  to make a situation more cheerful or positive

  Example

  He told a joke to brighten the mood in the room.

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Summary: brightened in Brief

The verb 'brightened' [ˈbraɪtnd] means to make something brighter or more cheerful, or to add light to something. It is often used to describe a person's mood or a situation. Examples include 'The sun brightened the room' and 'Her face brightened when she saw her friend.' The phrase 'brighten up' means to become happier or more cheerful, while 'brighten someone's day' means to make someone feel happier or more positive.