cleanness
- noun
- /ˈklēnəs/
- 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.
- For now, breathe and take in the cleanness of it.
Examples
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She admired the cleanness of the kitchen after it had been thoroughly cleaned.
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The cleanness of the cut.
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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
Being free from dirt and keeping things tidy
The state of having no dirt or other things mixed in
How clean a place or object is and whether it is free from germs
A state that is completely clean and without any damage
The state of being completely clean and free of marks or stains
Perfect cleanliness without any stains or dirt
A very clean, pure state with no stains or faults
A condition of being clean and free from dirt and germs that keeps people healthy
A condition of being very clean and unchanged from its original form
Antonyms
How Clean
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.