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Definition of lightener

lightener

/ˈlaɪ.tən.ər/
light · en · er
Plural:lighteners
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lightener Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A substance or product used to make something paler or less dark in color, such as hair bleach or a dairy substitute added to coffee or tea.

Example

"The stylist applied a gentle hair lightener to create subtle golden highlights."

2

A person or thing that reduces the weight, burden, or severity of something, or that makes a mood more cheerful.

Example

"Shared laughter proved to be a welcome lightener of the tense atmosphere during the negotiations."

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• Rhymes for lightener

• Nearby Words

lightbox
lightbulb
lighten
lightener
lightening
lighter
lightheaded

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lightener. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lightener
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