brightening

Definitions

The process of becoming or making something lighter, more luminous, or more vivid in color.

The act of becoming more cheerful, hopeful, or optimistic in mood or outlook.

Examples

The sunrise was brightening the entire valley with a warm, golden glow.

She is brightening up the room with her cheerful personality and infectious laugh.

The company is brightening its financial outlook by cutting unnecessary expenses.

Synonyms

illuminating lightening radiating gleaming shining clarifying sparkling

Antonyms

darkening dimming shadowing clouding obscuring dulling fading