brighteners
/ˈbraɪtənərz/
noun
- Substances or products that make something look brighter, cleaner, or more vivid, especially in laundry or cleaning.
- The cleaning solution includes brighteners to restore the shine on old tiles.
- She added a liquid brightener to the wash to keep her white shirts looking new.
- Some laundry detergents contain optical brighteners that make colors appear more vibrant.
- Things that make a situation more cheerful or positive.
- Her surprise visit was one of the brighteners of an otherwise dull week.
- Small acts of kindness can be real brighteners in someone's day.
- The garden's bright flowers were natural brighteners for anyone feeling sad.