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Cleanliness

/ˈklɛnlinəs/

The property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene.

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noun
  1. 1

    The property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene.

    "Cleanliness is next to godliness. (proverb)"

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uncleanlinessnounThe state of being unclean or dirty.

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hygienicPertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary, free of disease.
sanitarynounSanitary towel.
sanitationnounThe policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.
hygienenounThose conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.
cleansenounAn act of cleansing; a purification.
cleansingnounThe process of removing dirt, toxins etc.
groomingnounCare for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.
cleanernounA person whose occupation is to clean things, especially rooms, floors, and windows.
latrinenoun(India, otherwise military) Any facility or device used for urination or defecation, whether toilet, lavatory, or outhouse.
toiletnoun(UK, Australia, Hong Kong) A room, enclosed area or single-purpose building containing a fixture or fixtures used for urination and defecation; a bathroom or water closet.
clean-upnounAlternative spelling of cleanup. [The act of cleaning or tidying something; the act of finishing something off.]
cleaningnoun(gerund of clean) The process of making something clean.
cleanupnounThe act of cleaning or tidying something; the act of finishing something off.
scrubnoun(countable, derogatory) One who labors hard and lives meanly; a mean fellow.
clearancenoun(retail) A sale of merchandise, especially at significantly reduced prices, usually in order to make room for new merchandise or updated versions of the same merchandise; sometimes as a closeout.
erasernoun(Canada, US, Philippines) An object used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
clearingnounThe act or process of making or becoming clear.
wholesomenessnounThe state of being wholesome.
consciousnessnoun(uncountable) The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.
safetynounThe condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.

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