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brightening
UK
/ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
brightenings
pl
Translations
The brightening of the economic outlook gave people hope.
Улучшение экономических перспектив дало людям надежду.
The brightening of the room made it feel more welcoming.
Осветление комнаты сделало её более гостеприимной.
Definitions
The brightening of the room was achieved by adding more windows.
There was a noticeable brightening in her demeanor after she received the good news.
She applied a brightening serum to her face to achieve a more glowing complexion.
UK
/ˈbraɪ.tən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbraɪ.tn̩.ɪŋ/
Used attributively (e.g., "brightening sky"), so needs its own entry.
Definitions
The brightening agent restored the fabric's original color.
She walked on under the brightening sky.
brightening
Gerund
brightened
Past Simple
brightened
Past Participle
brightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈbraɪtən/
US
/ˈbraɪtən/
Translations
She decided to brighten the room with new curtains.
Она решила осветлить комнату новыми шторами.
The sunrise will brighten the sky.
Восход солнца озарит небо.
His jokes always brighten the mood.
Его шутки всегда веселят настроение.
Additional translations
Definitions
The sun began to brighten the sky as dawn approached.
Her smile seemed to brighten the entire room.
He decided to brighten the living room with a fresh coat of paint.
brightening
Used attributively to describe something that is in the process of becoming brighter or more cheerful.
Definitions
A brightening sky greeted the early risers.
Definitions
The freshly brightened room felt more welcoming.