Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Brighten

• (a.) To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.
• (a.) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to.
• (a.) To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects.
• (a.) To make acute or witty; to enliven.
• (v. i.) To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.

Synonyms of Brighten

• Lighten Up
• Lighten
• Clear Up
• Clear
• Light Up

Antonyms of Brighten

• Darken
• Overcast

Homophones of Brighten

• Breighton
• Brighton