brightening
verb
Definitions
To make bright or brighter in color.
Example: We brightened the room with a new coat of paint.
To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
Example: to brighten one's prospects; Having Mark around the place really brightens things up.
To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up
Example: The sun starts to brighten around this time of the year. The sky brightened as the storm moved on.
noun
Definitions
An instance of becoming brighter.