lightener

noun
UK: /ˈlaɪtənər/
US: /ˈlaɪtənər/

  1. A substance used to make something lighter in color, especially hair.

    1. She used a hair lightener to get blonde highlights at home.
    2. The hairdresser recommended a gentle lightener to avoid damaging my fine hair.

  2. Something that makes something else brighter or less dark.

    1. This new lamp is a great lightener for my dark office space.
    2. The clouds parted, and the sun acted as a natural lightener of the landscape.

Synonyms

bleach illuminant highlighter

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lightener" in English means: A substance used to make something lighter in color, especially hair., Something that makes something else brighter or less dark..

The phonetic transcription of "lightener" is /ˈlaɪtənər/ in British English and /ˈlaɪtənər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lightener": bleach, illuminant, highlighter.

Example usage of "lightener": "She used a hair lightener to get blonde highlights at home.". More examples on the page.