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单词 brightening
释义

brighten

verb

bright·​en ˈbrī-tᵊn How to pronounce brighten (audio)
brightened; brightening ˈbrīt-niŋ How to pronounce brighten (audio)
ˈbrī-tᵊn-iŋ

intransitive verb

: to become bright or brighter

transitive verb

1
: to make bright or brighter
you brightened my day
2
: to enhance or intensify the flavor of (food) especially by adding an acidic element (such as citrus juice or vinegar)
Crisp lemon slices brighten smoky bacon and rosemary-infused trout. Melissa Roberts-Matar
brightener
ˈbrīt-nər How to pronounce brighten (audio)
ˈbrī-tᵊn-ər
noun

Synonyms

  • buck up
  • cheer (up)
  • lighten
  • look up
  • perk (up)
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Example Sentences

He brightened the picture on the television. Flowers can brighten any room. The good news brightened her mood. The sky brightened after the storm. Business prospects brightened last month. Her face brightened in relief when she heard that he was not hurt. See More
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

brighten

verb

bright·​en ˈbrī-tᵊn How to pronounce brighten (audio)
brightened; brightening
1
: to add more light to
Candlelight brightened the room.
2
: to make or become cheerful
You brightened my day.

brightening

verb

present participle of brighten
as in lightening
to become glad or hopeful the glum soccer player started to brighten upon being told that his injury would not jeopardize his career

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • lightening
  • glowing
  • reviving
  • encouraging
  • sparkling
  • looking up
  • rejoicing
  • beaming
  • radiating
  • bucking up
  • cheering (up)
  • gladdening
  • perking (up)
  • heartening
  • livening (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • darkening
  • saddening
  • despairing
  • brooding
  • moping
  • fretting
  • desponding
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