This is the 16727th most frequent Russian word.
скрашивало
"Скрашивало" means "brightened" or "made better" in English.
In this sentence, 'скрашивало' is used to denote the action of making a challenging or unpleasant situation, such as waiting, less bothersome or unpleasant by introducing a positive element, such as a good mood.
Долгое ожидание скрашивало хорошее настроение.
Good mood alleviated the long waiting.
Here, 'скрашивало' conveys the act of improving or lightening a difficult moment by introducing positivity or comfort, achieved through her smile.
Её улыбка скрашивала любой трудный момент.
Her smile brightened up any difficult moment.
In this example, 'скрашивало' illustrates the action of improving or making cold, perhaps dreary, evenings more comfortable and enjoyable through the warmth and comfort provided by the tea.