Clues for the word "BRIGHTEN"
We've had 7 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 8 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on September 05, 2025.
Definition of brighten
- a. - To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.
- a. - To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to.
- a. - To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects.
- a. - To make acute or witty; to enliven.
- v. i. - To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 05, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 04, 2022
- Guardian Prize - December 07, 2013
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - June 02, 2010
- LA Times - October 03, 2007
- Family Time - March 20, 2005
- Family Time - January 15, 2005
- Washington Post - October 05, 2001