A bright smile lit up her face.

Meaning: The person's smile was very noticeable and made her face look happy and cheerful.

Choice of Words: The word "bright" describes the smile as being very noticeable and full of light. "Lit up" is a verb phrase that means to make something become bright or illuminated.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Her face lit up as she read the book.
• Her smile lit the whole room.
• Her smile lit up the gloomy room.
• Her smile lit up the room.
• Her smile lit up the entire room.
• Her cheerful smile lit up the gloomy room.
• Her smile lit up the dark room.
• Her smile lit the room like sunshine.
• The girl's face lit up with joy.
• The girl's smile lit up the gloomy room.