brightened up
Grew more radiant
Brightened up means became lighter, more cheerful, or more lively.
A room brightens up when sunlight enters or fresh paint is applied.
A person brightens up when their mood lifts: She brightened up when she heard the news.
The phrase can also mean to make something more attractive or appealing: A few flowers would brighten up the place.
- lightenMake less heavy
- cheered upBecame more hopeful
- enlivenMake more spirited
- perked upBecame more cheerful
- illuminateSupply with radiance
cheer · lifted spirits · shine · cleaned · refresh · revitalize · invigorate · adorned · spruced up · lit up · glow · energize · brought to life · polished · jazzed up · radiate · beamed · sunny disposition
brightened updimmed
Reduced in brightness
darkened · faded · shadowed · clouded over · went dark
brightened upsaddened
Made to grieve
deflated · wilted · sank · lost heart · drooped
brightened updulled
Made less sharp
faded · tarnished · deteriorated · discolored · withered
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