Associations to the word «Brighten»
Noun
- Countenance
- Glow
- Radiance
- Gleam
- Gloom
- Visage
- Whiteness
- Sky
- Palette
- Magnitude
- Splendor
- Tint
- Prospect
- Brightness
- Sunshine
- Dawn
- Hue
- Sunlight
- Mood
- Face
- Supernova
- Smile
- Fade
- Comet
- Flare
- Sparkling
- Glare
- Cheek
- Glimmer
- Horizon
- Mist
- Eye
- Dyeing
- Companionship
- Complexion
- Sudden
- Cloud
- Brilliance
- Outburst
- Moonlight
- Light
- Dazzling
- Sun
- Headlight
- Gaiety
- Spark
- Wisp
- Lighting
- Faint
Adjective
Wiktionary
BRIGHTEN, verb. (transitive) To make bright or brighter in color.
BRIGHTEN, verb. (transitive) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
BRIGHTEN, verb. (transitive) (figuratively) To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
BRIGHTEN, verb. (intransitive) To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up
BRIGHTEN, verb. (intransitive) To become brighter or more cheerful in mood
BRIGHTEN, verb. To make acute or witty; to enliven.
BRIGHTEN UP, verb. (intransitive) (said of the weather) To become brighter
BRIGHTEN UP, verb. (transitive) To make cheerful.
Dictionary definition
BRIGHTEN, verb. Make lighter or brighter; "The paint will brighten the room".
BRIGHTEN, verb. Become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm".
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.