Leavening (Noun)
Meaning 1
A substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 2
An influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something; "his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- A pinch of satire can provide a leavening influence on serious social commentary.
- Her colleagues appreciated the leavening effect of her optimistic outlook on their difficult project.
- The young musician's quirky style added a leavening touch to the traditional orchestra.
- The organization's rigid policies benefited from a leavening dose of flexibility in this particular case.
- The instructor's enthusiastic personality provided a welcome leavening influence on the dry academic material.