clean
Free from filth
Clean things are free of soil, dirt, filth, or contamination.
Figuratively, freedom from anything illegal, immoral, or unethical is also clean.
When you clean something, you remove impurities and pollutants from it.
This activity can be called a clean in British English.
A derivative adverb clean means completely: The ball went clean through the window.
If you clean your plate, you eat all of the food on it.
Free of wrongdoing
- guiltlessNot at fault
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
- unblemishedFree from any defect
sinless · honest · upstanding · above-board · law-abiding · ethical · moral · untarnished
Orderly, or undiluted
- organizedSystematically arranged
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
- sweptCleaned with bristles
- dustedRemoved surface particles
uncluttered · polished · shipshape · spick-and-span · groomed · trim · orderly · straightened
Freed from harmful microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- sterilizedFreed from microorganisms
- decontaminatedRemoved harmful substances from
germfree · aseptic · hygienic · clinical · surgical · pasteurized · autoclave · bleach
Free from contamination
- unpollutedFree of contaminants
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
- pristinePure and untouched
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
filtered · distilled · wholesome · natural · unadulterated · crystal · spring water · organic
Firm and breakable
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- fluidSubstance that flows
polished · refined · flawless · seamless · effortless · skillful · deft · masterful
Lacking decoration or ornament
- simpleFree of complexity
- spareHeld in reserve
- bareLacking any covering
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
uncluttered · sleek · understated · austere · spartan · functional · plain · unfussy
Regaining what was lost
- sobrietyUnimpaired mental state
- detoxSubstance removal process
- rehabAddiction treatment program
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
twelve-step · sponsor · intervention · withdrawal · dry · teetotal · rehabilitated · drug-free
Firm and breakable
- airyLight and well-ventilated
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
- linenFlax-derived textile
- mintAromatic culinary herb
citrus · pine · eucalyptus · lavender · lemon · ocean · rain · mountain
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- moppingCleaning floors with water
- vacuumingRemoving dirt by suction
- dustingRemoving surface grime
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
laundry · dishwashing · wiping · tidying · housework · scouring · washing · rinsing
Able to be read
- readableEasy to understand
- intelligibleCapable of being understood
- understandableAble to be grasped
- coherentLogically connected throughout
lucid · articulate · concise · unambiguous · straightforward · explicit · transparent · distinct
blameless
Free of wrongdoing
unblemished · sinless · honest · upstanding · above-board · law-abiding · ethical · moral · untarnished · reputable
neat
Orderly, or undiluted
dusted · uncluttered · polished · shipshape · spick-and-span · groomed · trim · orderly · straightened · arranged
disinfected
Freed from harmful microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- sterilizedFreed from microorganisms
decontaminated · germfree · aseptic · hygienic · clinical · surgical · pasteurized · autoclave · bleach · hospital-grade
untainted
Free from contamination
- unpollutedFree of contaminants
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
- pristinePure and untouched
clear · filtered · distilled · wholesome · natural · unadulterated · crystal · spring water · organic · chemical-free
crisp
Firm and breakable
fluid · polished · refined · flawless · seamless · effortless · skillful · deft · masterful · streamlined
unadorned
Lacking decoration or ornament
streamlined · uncluttered · sleek · understated · austere · spartan · functional · plain · unfussy · pared-down
recovery
Regaining what was lost
abstinence · twelve-step · sponsor · intervention · withdrawal · dry · teetotal · rehabilitated · drug-free · meetings
crisp
Firm and breakable
mint · citrus · pine · eucalyptus · lavender · lemon · ocean · rain · mountain · spring
scrubbing
Cleaning by rubbing hard
sweeping · laundry · dishwashing · wiping · tidying · housework · scouring · washing · rinsing · polishing
legible
Able to be read
- readableEasy to understand
- intelligibleCapable of being understood
- understandableAble to be grasped
coherent · lucid · articulate · concise · unambiguous · straightforward · explicit · transparent · distinct · sharp
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- cleaninghousekeeping, disinfect, dust, sanitization, disinfection
- cleanlinessdirty, wash up, filthy, tidiness, tidy up
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer
- family-friendlywholesome, kid-friendly, G-rated, PG, all ages
- groomingbrushing teeth, bathe, groomed, haircut, flossing
- clean upRestore order to
- dry cleaningSolvent-based fabric care
- clean waterUncontaminated hydration source
- clean slateRecord wiped clear
- vacuum cleanerSuction device for floors
- spring cleaningThorough annual household purge
cleaning, cleaner, cleaned, unclean, clean up, cleanse, clean eating, cleanliness, cleans