light up

verb

1. to light a cigarette, pipe, etc
2. to illuminate or cause to illuminate
3. to make or become cheerful or animated

Example Sentences

The pair had worked together on a 2006 musical production of “The Notebook” and she said Teal was “the kind of guy who could light up a room without trying.”

From Los Angeles Times

A new ending to “Popular” allows Grande to light up the screen, twirling and kicking to the finish line of one of the musical’s most adored cuts.

From Salon

Once they start treatment, they light up when they walk in the room during their first appointments, she said.

From Salon

The mollusk lights up using bioluminescence when threatened to distract predators, researchers said.

From Los Angeles Times

In Scotland, landmarks install red lights as part of a nationwide "light up red" campaign.

From BBC

Related Words

• blink
• flicker
• gleam
• glint
• glisten
• glitter
• glow
• illuminate
• shimmer
• sparkle
• wink