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cleanness

cleanness

1 1.0
The state of being free from dirt and stains
  • noun
  • /ˈklēnəs/
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  • The gardener takes pride in the cleanness of his garden, free from weeds and debris.

For now, breathe and take in the cleanness of it.

Examples

  • She admired the cleanness of the kitchen after it had been thoroughly cleaned.

  • The cleanness of the cut.

  • Like with a resume, I prefer the cleanness; less is more.

    Blog text (13)
  • She had always loved the freshness, the cleanness, and the sense of birth.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • There was a Russian samovar on a side table, Venetian glass in the cabinet, a French ormolu clock on the mantel shelf above the fireplace, and a late Georgian mahogany table of total simplicity and cleanness of line, which to Charlotte was the loveliest thing in the room.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The cleanness of the new apartment made it feel inviting and fresh.

Synonyms

cleanliness
vscleanness
26 1.0

Being free from dirt and keeping things tidy

is the basic state of being free from dirt or contamination
purity
vscleanness
25 3.1

The state of having no dirt or other things mixed in

emphasizes absence of visible dirt rather than chemical separation
sanitary condition
vscleanness
3 3.4

How clean a place or object is and whether it is free from germs

is the general lack of dirt or contamination not limited to health
immaculate condition
vscleanness
1 4.4

A state that is completely clean and without any damage

applies more widely to being clean even if not perfectly maintained
spotlessness
vscleanness
3.0

The state of being completely clean and free of marks or stains

covers overall absence of dirt rather than only visible spots
immaculateness
vscleanness
8.7

Perfect cleanliness without any stains or dirt

denotes general freedom from dirt but not necessarily perfect flawlessness
immaculacy
vscleanness
9.3

A very clean, pure state with no stains or faults

refers to ordinary cleanliness rather than an ideal flawless state
sanitariness
vscleanness
7.3

A condition of being clean and free from dirt and germs that keeps people healthy

is about simple cleanliness rather than specifically promoting health
pristineness
vscleanness
7.1

A condition of being very clean and unchanged from its original form

means being clean without implying original or untouched condition

Antonyms

19 5.1

A small unwanted substance in a material that can make it unsafe

1 1.0

Not being clean because it has mud, dust or stains

How Clean

cleanness
1 1.0
dirtiness
1 1.0
filth
46 2.0

Surface Forms

cleanness singular
cleannesses plural

Morphology

cleanness = clean (transparent) = clean + ness

Standard nominalization of the adjective 'clean' indicating the physical state of being free from dirt; meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Cleanness comes from the simple word clean which means 'free from dirt', plus the ending -ness that makes a noun meaning 'the state of'. So cleanness is the state of being clean, like a spotless room or tidy desk.