Antonyms for brightening

Grammar : Verb

Spell : brahyt-n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbraɪt n

Definition of brightening

Origin : Old English *beorhtnian "to make bright" (see bright (adj.) + -en (1)). Intransitive sense, "to become brighter," attested from c.1300. Figurative use from 1590s. Related: Brightened; brightening.

verb make shine or glow
verb make happy, feel better

Example sentences :

In the meantime the morning was brightening rapidly, and Dozier led out his men.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

It had a conversational way of brightening and growing dull.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

"They must have decent stables in this town," he considered, brightening.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

He hoped to see at the window the face of Rosa, brightening up again.
Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)

Perhaps though”––brightening––“it may not be so bad after all.
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

“Yes, because Gay can always find me something”––brightening.
Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley

Yes,” said she, brightening at the imminence of victory, “and she says she thinks it will be just the thing.
Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams

The gray light in the east was brightening to an exquisite pink.
Extract from : « Out of the Depths » by Robert Ames Bennet

"Then I'll tell him to-night," said Mr. Wharton, brightening up.
Extract from : « The Cash Boy » by Horatio Alger Jr.

After a gasp of relief he devoted a brightening attention to me.
Extract from : « The O'Ruddy » by Stephen Crane

Synonyms for brightening

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