light up a room

English

Alternative forms

Verb

light up a room (third-person singular simple present lights up a room, present participle lighting up a room, simple past and past participle lit up a room)

  1. (informal, idiomatic) To possess great energy and appeal; to cause a social gathering to become animated and cheerful.
    her eyes could light up a room

Usage notes

  • This expression has become somewhat clichéd.

See also

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