brighten

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre ou de devenir plus lumineux, plus clair ou plus joyeux.

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.

   Rendre ou devenir plus lumineux

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

   Synonymesgleamglowilluminateillumineirradiatelightlightenshine

   Antonymesdarkendimdull

2. Become happier or more cheerfulB1informal

   To become more cheerful, lively, or optimistic.

   S'éclaircir (en parlant du moral)

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

   Synonymesbuck upcheer uplighten upperk uprallyrevivetake heart

   Antonymesdepressgloomsadden

3. Improve or enhanceB2formal

   To make something more pleasant, attractive, or promising.

   embellir, améliorer

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

   Synonymescheerembellishenhanceenlivenilluminateimprovelight up

   Antonymesdarkendimdulltarnish