brightener
Makes things vivid
A brightener is something that makes things brighter.
Laundry detergents contain optical brighteners that make whites appear whiter.
A room brightener adds light or cheer.
Figuratively, anything that lifts mood or adds vibrancy qualifies: That phone call was a real brightener.
Chemical stain and germ killer
- whitenerLightening substance
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- boraxSodium borate compound
- opticalOf vision or light
laundry · detergent · toothpaste · additive · cream · serum · complexion · highlighter
Steady, soft light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- shineEmit or reflect light
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
illumination · sparkle · glimmer · twinkle · luster · incandescence · phosphorescence · fluorescence
Emotionally encouraging
- cheerfulPleasantly bright in mood
- joyfulFeeling great happiness
- sunnyBright with daylight
- merryCheerful and lively
lighthearted · optimistic · buoyant · spirited · vivacious · pick-me-up · morale-booster · smile
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
optical · laundry · detergent · toothpaste · additive · cream · serum · complexion · highlighter · concealer
glow
Steady, soft light
radiance · illumination · sparkle · glimmer · twinkle · luster · incandescence · phosphorescence · fluorescence · iridescence
uplifting
Emotionally encouraging
merry · lighthearted · optimistic · buoyant · spirited · vivacious · pick-me-up · morale-booster · smile · laughter
amplify
Increase in strength
improve · heighten · augment · enrich · sharpen · accentuate · lift · revitalize · enliven · invigorate
vibrant
Full of life, intensity
brilliant · eye-catching · striking · fluorescent · neon · chromatic · hue · tint · pigment · dye
- laundrywashing machine, wash, dryer, clothes dryer, fold
- cleanerscleaner, cleaners, maids, maid, detergent
- Whitenersbleach, hydrogen peroxide, oxygen bleach, laundry bleach, household bleach
- Electroplatingelectrodeposition, electroplating, chrome plating, nickel plating, gold plating
- Metal Chemicalsetchant, flux, pickle, activator, phosphate
- textile chemicalsdye, mordant, sizing, bleach, fixative
brightenerdampener
Thing that reduces force
downer · depressant · mood killer · buzzkill · wet blanket
- brighten upMake lighter or happier
- brightening upMaking more luminous or cheerful
- optical brightenerChemical that enhances perceived whiteness