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Synonyms and Antonyms of brighten

to become glad or hopeful
  • the glum soccer player started to brighten upon being told that his injury would not jeopardize his career
Synonyms of brighten

buck up, cheer (up), lighten, look up, perk (up)
Words Related to brighten

rejoice

liven (up), revive

beam, glow, radiate, sparkle

encourage, gladden, hearten
Near Antonyms of brighten

despair, despond

brood, fret, mope
Antonyms of brighten

darken, sadden

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