Her kind words never failed to brighten someone's day.
brighten the atmosphere
Frequency:
60
%
The colorful decorations helped brighten the atmosphere of the event.
brighten a smile
Frequency:
50
%
His jokes never failed to brighten a smile on her face.
Idiomatic Expressions for brighten
Phrase: brighten someone's day
Meaning: to make someone feel happier or more cheerful
Usage: Sending flowers to a friend can really brighten their day when they're feeling down.