Lightener

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which lightens.

    "She claims that incense is a natural mood lightener."

  2. 2
    any type of lightening agent that can be used to brighten the appearance of hair, skin, wood and other surfaces. wordnet
  3. 3
    Synonym of creamer (“powder added to tea or coffee in place of milk”).

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creamer

Example

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"She claims that incense is a natural mood lightener."

Etymology

From lighten + -er.

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