Definition

A person or thing that makes something black or dark, often by applying a black substance.

Example

The blackener was used to restore the old furniture's color.

Conversation

I heard you got a job as a blackener for the theater production.

Yeah, it’s pretty interesting work, actually!

What does a blackener do exactly in the show?

Basically, I help create the darker scenes by painting and staging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Blackener → It is formed from "black" (from Old English "blæc", meaning dark or the color black) and "-ener" (a suffix indicating a person or thing that performs a specific action). The word "blackener" refers to something or someone that makes something black or dark.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'black' which means dark, and the suffix '-ener' indicates someone or something that causes that darkness. So, a blackener is something that makes things black.

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