brighten

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo mais brilhante, claro ou iluminado, ou de se tornar mais alegre e animado.

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.

   Clarear

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

   Sinônimosgleamglowilluminateillumineirradiatelightlightenshine

   Antônimosdarkendimdull

2. Become happier or more cheerfulB1informal

   To become more cheerful, lively, or optimistic.

   Ficar mais feliz ou animado

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

   Sinônimosbuck upcheer uplighten upperk uprallyrevivetake heart

   Antônimosdepressgloomsadden

3. Improve or enhanceB2formal

   To make something more pleasant, attractive, or promising.

   Melhorar

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

   Sinônimoscheerembellishenhanceenlivenilluminateimprovelight up

   Antônimosdarkendimdulltarnish