Synonyms of brighten

brighten

verb

as in to lighten

to become glad or hopeful

the glum soccer player started to brighten upon being told that his injury would not jeopardize his career

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lighten
• glow
• revive
• look up
• encourage
• cheer (up)
• sparkle
• beam
• perk (up)
• rejoice
• radiate
• buck up
• gladden
• hearten
• liven (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darken
• sadden
• despair
• brood
• fret
• mope
• despond