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Cleanliness
/ˈklɛnlinəs/
The property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene.
📖 Definitions of "Cleanliness"
noun
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The property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene.
"Cleanliness is next to godliness. (proverb)"
↔️ Antonyms of "Cleanliness"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| uncleanlinessnoun | The state of being unclean or dirty. |
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| hygienic | Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary, free of disease. |
| sanitarynoun | Sanitary towel. |
| sanitationnoun | The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures. |
| hygienenoun | Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health. |
| cleansenoun | An act of cleansing; a purification. |
| cleansingnoun | The process of removing dirt, toxins etc. |
| groomingnoun | Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing. |
| cleanernoun | A 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-upnoun | Alternative 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. |
| cleanupnoun | The 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. |
| clearingnoun | The act or process of making or becoming clear. |
| wholesomenessnoun | The state of being wholesome. |
| consciousnessnoun | (uncountable) The state of being conscious or aware; awareness. |
| safetynoun | The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty. |
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