Smiles lit up their faces.

Meaning: This means that the friends were very happy.

Choice of Words: Smiles are expressions on people's faces that show happiness. Lit up means to make something bright. When you put them together, "Smiles lit up their faces" means that the friends' smiles made their faces look bright and happy.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• Memories of the park brought smiles to their faces.
• Smiles danced across their faces.
• Toys brought smiles to their faces.
• Smiles spread like wildfire across their faces.
• Smiles spread across their faces.