clean
/klēn/
adjective
- free from dirt, marks, or stains."the room was spotlessly clean"synonyms: washed, scrubbed, cleansed, cleaned, polished, spotless, unsoiled, unstained, unspotted, unsullied, unblemished, immaculate, pristine, speckless, dirt-free, hygienic, sanitary, disinfected, sterilized, sterile, aseptic, decontaminated, healthy, pure, white, whiter than white, laundered, squeaky clean, as clean as a whistle
- morally uncontaminated; pure; innocent."clean living"synonyms: virtuous, good, upright, upstanding, honorable, respectable, reputable, decent, righteous, moral, morally correct, ethical, exemplary, honest, just, innocent, pure, chaste, undefiled, guiltless, blameless, irreproachable, unimpeachable, pure as the driven snow, whiter than white, immaculate, impeccable, squeaky clean, clear, in the clear, not to blame, guilt-free, crime-free, above suspicion
- free from irregularities; having a smooth edge or surface."a clean fracture of the leg"
- (of a taste, sound, or smell) giving a clear and distinctive impression to the senses; sharp and fresh."clean, fresh, natural flavors"
adverb
- so as to be free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter."the room had been washed clean"
- used to emphasize the completeness of a reported action, condition, or experience."he was knocked clean off his feet"synonyms: completely, entirely, totally, fully, wholly, thoroughly, altogether, quite, utterly, absolutely
verb
make (something or someone) free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing.
"clean your teeth properly after meals"
synonyms: wash, cleanse, wipe, sponge, scrub, mop, rinse, scour, swab, hose down, sluice (down), flush, polish, disinfect, shampoo, floss, lave, launder, dry-clean
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verb ; a · to make clean: such as ; (1) · to rid of dirt, impurities, or extraneous matter. clean a wound ; (2) · to rid of corruption. vowing to clean up city hall.
to speak openly and honestly about (something that previously has been lied about or kept secret). See the full definition ...
adjective · free from dirt; unsoiled; unstained: · free from foreign or extraneous matter: · free from pollution; unadulterated; pure: · habitually free of dirt ...