Light up a room Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫaɪt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹum

LYTE-up-uh-ROOM

UK

lˈaɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈuːm

LYTE-up-ay-ROOM

Definition

To make a room bright with light, or to make a place lively and positive, especially by a person's presence or smile.

Usage & Nuances

Often used literally and figuratively. Figurative use describes someone whose smile, personality, or presence makes others feel happier. Commonly heard as "she lights up a room". Avoid confusing with only the physical meaning.

• Spanish: iluminar una habitación - alegrar una habitación (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): iluminar um ambiente - alegrar um ambiente (figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): iluminar uma sala - alegrar uma sala (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 照亮房间 - 使房间充满活力（比喻）
• Chinese (Traditional): 照亮房間 - 使房間充滿活力（比喻）
• Hindi: कमरा रोशन करना - माहौल को खुशमिजाज बनाना (रूपक)
• Arabic: يُنير الغرفة - يُبهج الغرفة (مجازي)
• Bengali: একটা ঘর আলোকিত করা - উপস্থিতি দিয়ে একটি স্থান প্রাণবন্ত করা
• Russian: осветить комнату - оживлять атмосферу (своим присутствием)
• Japanese: 部屋を明るくする - 場を明るくする（存在や笑顔で）
• Vietnamese: làm bừng sáng căn phòng - làm không khí trở nên vui vẻ (bằng sự hiện diện)
• Korean: 방을 밝게 하다 - 분위기를 밝게 만들다 (존재나 미소 등으로)
• Turkish: bir odayı aydınlatmak - ortama canlılık katmak
• Urdu: کمرہ روشن کرنا - موجودگی سے ماحول خوشگوار بنانا
• Indonesian: menerangi ruangan - membuat suasana jadi hidup (dengan kehadiran/kepribadian)

Example Sentences

Her smile can light up a room.

basic

A big lamp will light up a room quickly.

basic

He always manages to light up a room with his jokes.

basic

You really light up a room when you walk in.

natural

Her laughter could light up a room, even on gloomy days.

natural

There’s something about him that just seems to light up a room.

natural