brighten

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas heller, leuchtender oder farbkräftiger zu machen oder selbst heller zu werden; auch im übertragenen Sinn, etwas aufzuheitern oder fröhlicher zu machen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming brighter, lighter, or more cheerful.

1. Make or become brighterA2formal

   To make something lighter or more illuminated, or to become lighter.

   Aufhellen

   • The sun brightened the room in the morning.
   • She brightened the dark corner with a new lamp.
   • The sky brightened after the storm passed.

   Synonymegleamglowilluminateillumineirradiatelightlightenshine

   Antonymedarkendimdull

2. Become happier or more cheerfulB1informal

   To become more cheerful, lively, or optimistic.

   Fröhlicher oder heiterer werden

   • Her smile brightened the whole room.
   • The good news brightened his mood instantly.
   • He brightened up when he heard about the party.

   Synonymebuck upcheer uplighten upperk uprallyrevivetake heart

   Antonymedepressgloomsadden

3. Improve or enhanceB2formal

   To make something more pleasant, attractive, or promising.

   Verbessern

   • The new paint brightened the appearance of the house.
   • Her advice brightened my outlook on the situation.
   • Adding fresh flowers brightened the entire office.

   Synonymecheerembellishenhanceenlivenilluminateimprovelight up

   Antonymedarkendimdulltarnish