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brightened

UK
/ˈbraɪtənd/
US
/ˈbraɪtənd/
brightened up
brightened up

Translations

brightenverb

brightened

Past Simple

brightened
Past Simple
brightened
Past Participle
brightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈbraɪtən/
US
/ˈbraɪtən/
The sun began to brighten the sky as dawn approached.
Le soleil a commencé à éclairer le ciel à l’approche de l’aube.
Her smile seemed to brighten the entire room.
Son sourire semblait égayer toute la pièce.
embellirpour l’aspect d’un lieu ou d’un intérieur
He decided to brighten the living room with a fresh coat of paint.
Il a décidé d’embellir le salon avec une nouvelle couche de peinture.
Additional translations
s'éclairciremploi intransitif
Synonyms
illuminate
lighten
enhance
liven up
cheer up
clarify
refresh
sparkle
Antonyms
darken
dull
dim
fade
obscure
brightenpast participle

brightened

Used attributively to describe something that has been made brighter or more cheerful.
The freshly brightened room felt more welcoming.
La pièce fraîchement éclairée paraissait plus accueillante.
Additional translations
égayéau sens figuré, pour une humeur ou une expression

Definitions

brightenverb
To make or become more light or luminous.
The sun began to brighten the sky as dawn approached.
To make or become more cheerful or lively.
Her smile seemed to brighten the entire room.
To improve or enhance the appearance or quality of something.
He decided to brighten the living room with a fresh coat of paint.
brightenpast participle
Made brighter; having had its brightness or cheerfulness increased.
The freshly brightened room felt more welcoming.
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