Brighten

ˈbraɪtən

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make or become bright or brighter.

The morning sun will brighten the room.

To enhance the happiness or optimism of someone.

Her smile can brighten anyone's day.

To improve the clarity or vividness of colors.

They used a special paint to brighten the colors of the mural.

To make something lighter in color.

We decided to brighten the walls with a fresh coat of white paint.

Derived from the word 'bright', with the suffix '-en' indicating to cause to become.

brighten someone's day

To make someone feel happier or more cheerful.

brighten up

To become or make something more cheerful or lively.

bright

having plenty of light; shining.

brightness

the quality or state of being bright.

To make a situation more positive or enjoyable.

Let's play some music to brighten the mood.

To enhance an experience or feeling.

That joke really brightened up the party.