brighten
verb
\
, ˈbrī-tᵊn-iŋ \
Definition of brighten
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from brighten
, ˈbrī-tᵊn-ər \
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for brighten
Synonyms
buck up, cheer (up), lighten, look up, perk (up)
Antonyms
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of brighten in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Then apply a mild lactic acid peel, which hydrates, exfoliates, and brightens. — Jessica Matlin, Harper's BAZAAR, "Royal Skin-Care Secrets You Need to Try for Yourself," 3 Sep. 2019 My sentences didn’t become smoother, but against baseline changes in fatigue and motivation, the pills sometimes seemed to freshen and brighten whatever question was at hand. — Richard Cooke, The New Republic, "The conservative commentariat’s love affair with nootropics," 3 Sep. 2019 There are some signs that wages are up nationally in 2019, which suggests that the financial picture for many residents may have brightened since the release of the 2018 data. — Brittany Meiling, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Is your paycheck keeping up with San Diego’s inflation?," 2 Sep. 2019 Red onion brightens the mix while pork jerky, a snack that should become a pantry staple, adds heft and saves you the hassle of cooking meat. — Los Angeles Times, "The only pasta salad recipe you’ll ever need," 31 Aug. 2019 All those beauty benefits mean that cherry is used across the spectrum of skin care, including brightening serums, clarifying cleansers, and yes, plenty of flavored lip balms. — Allure, "Why Cherry Is the Trendiest Skin-Care Ingredient of the Fall," 29 Aug. 2019 No matter how high-definition your new television set, some consumer displays can still make films or TV shows look noticeably off, either artificially brightening the picture or oversaturating it. — Isaac Feldberg, Fortune, "Hollywood Heavies Unite Against TV ‘Motion-Smoothing’ With ‘Filmmaker Mode’ Setting," 28 Aug. 2019 As the sun rises this morning, your spirit still lives within us and your memories brighten our day. — courant.com, "Susan Strickland Nolte," 28 Aug. 2019 Inside, melodious Chinese hwamei birds chirp in tall white cages, dramatic art works adorn the walls, while giant bromeliads and orchids brighten each corner. — Jenni Marsh, CNN, "Why pro-democracy troublemaker Jimmy Lai is the only Hong Kong multi-millionaire standing up to China," 27 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'brighten.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for brighten
brighten
verb
English Language Learners Definition of brighten
See the full definition for brighten in the English Language Learners Dictionary
brighten
verb
\
Kids Definition of brighten
Keep scrolling for more