cleanliness

noun
UK: /ˈklen.lɪ.nəs/
US: /ˈklen.lɪ.nəs/

  1. The state of being clean and free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter

    1. The room's cleanliness made me feel comfortable.
    2. Maintaining the hospital's cleanliness is crucial for preventing infections.

  2. Habitual practice of achieving or maintaining a clean state; the quality of habitually maintaining a clean state

    1. Cleanliness is important for good health.
    2. Her cleanliness standards are exceptionally high within the entire household.

Synonyms

hygiene purity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cleanliness" in English means: The state of being clean and free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter, Habitual practice of achieving or maintaining a clean state; the quality of habitually maintaining a clean state.

The phonetic transcription of "cleanliness" is /ˈklen.lɪ.nəs/ in British English and /ˈklen.lɪ.nəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cleanliness": hygiene, purity.

Example usage of "cleanliness": "The room's cleanliness made me feel comfortable.". More examples on the page.