Meaning & use
brightened
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Became or made lighter, more vivid, or more cheerful.
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Her face brightened the moment she saw him.
A fresh coat of paint brightened the whole room.
A note on using this word
"Brightened" can describe both physical light and mood, as in someone's expression "brightening" with happiness.
Words with a similar meaning
lightenedlit up
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Words with an opposite meaning
dimmeddarkened
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