Meaning of brighten in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈbraɪtn/

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1. Verb

   brighten

   Etymology

   Old English (ge)beorhtnian

   Definitions

   1. make lighter or brighter

   Examples

   • « The paint will brighten the room »

   Antonyms

   • darken
2. 2. become clear

   Examples

   • « The sky cleared after the storm »

   Antonyms

   • overcast
   • cloud
3. 3. become brighter

   Examples

   • « The sky brightened around noon »
   • « Her face brightened when she heard the good news »

   Antonyms

   • darken
   • dim
4. 4. become brighter

   Examples

   • « The sky brightened »

   Antonyms

   • darken