lit up

Example Sentences

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Mietje’s face lit up at the mention of him.

From Literature

Yet even then I could see there was something very unusual, very spirited about her—the steely look in her eye, the sudden smile that lit up her whole face.

From Literature

“Onstage, her voice matched the breathtaking power of her spirit. Offstage, she was a loving, caring soul whose vibrant energy lit up everyone around her. Our hearts are full from the years we shared, even as we’re shocked that her skyrocketing career was cut short.”

From Los Angeles Times

When he spotted me, his face lit up, and I dashed across the street.

From Literature

Her face lit up and she shimmied her shoulders.

From Literature