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leavening
noun
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- L
- Ends with
- G
- Contains
- EAVENIN
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
“his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor”
noun
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
In context
Example Sentences
his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor
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