-ing form
Making a place or thing lighter or more colorful.
The new lamps are brightening the room.
Brightening the walls with fresh paint made the office feel larger.
American English
How to pronounce brightening
verbB1
BRAIduhnihng
/ˈbɹaɪ.ɾə.nɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of brighten
Making a place or thing lighter or more colorful.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
-ing form
Making someone feel happier.
The good news is brightening her mood.
His funny message is brightening my day.