Synonyms for

Cleanliness

Verb / ˈklenli:nɪs / Another word for cleanliness — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cleanliness is the state or quality of being clean, tidy, and free from dirt, marks, or stains.

Synonyms & similar words

uncleanliness neatness tidiness purity sanitation sterility cleaning cleanness spotlessness freshness whiteness immaculateness orderliness simplicity clarity chastity squeakiness spick-and-spanness sanitariness healthiness hygienics

Synonyms by register

Formal

sanitation hygiene purity immaculateness

Informal

tidiness neatness spick-and-spanness

Literary

purity spotlessness

Antonyms

dirtiness filth grime muck squalor nastiness impurity

Common collocations

  • personal cleanliness
  • public cleanliness
  • maintain cleanliness
  • basic cleanliness
  • high standards of cleanliness
  • cleanliness and hygiene
  • cleanliness of the environment

Word family

noun cleanliness
verb clean
adjective clean
adverb cleanly

Usage note

Cleanliness refers to the state of being clean, often implying a deliberate effort to remove dirt or contamination. It is frequently used in contexts related to health, hygiene, and personal or public spaces.

Example sentences

  1. Cleanliness is next to godliness.
  2. Good personal hygiene is all about cleanliness.
  3. The hotel takes pride in the cleanliness of its rooms.
  4. Cleanliness is an important factor in preventing the spread of disease.
  5. The kitchen needs to be maintained with the highest level of cleanliness.

Quotes

  • Cleanliness is not next to godliness. It isn't even in the same neighborhood. No one has ever gotten a religious experience out of removing burned-on cheese from the grill of the toaster oven.
  • Cleanliness becomes more important when godliness is unlikely.
  • Cleanliness is a state of purity, clarity, and precision.

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