Adjectives of Cleanness

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

He washed his hands to keep them clean.

carefully arranged and in order

She kept her desk neat and organized, with everything in its proper place.

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

She kept her desk tidy by clearing away clutter and organizing papers into folders.

perfectly clean or spotless, devoid of any dirt, marks, or impurities

The kitchen gleamed with pristine cleanliness after a thorough scrubbing.

free from any marks, flaws, or imperfections

Her unblemished complexion was the envy of her friends.

free from any stain or dirt

She kept her house immaculate, with every surface gleaming and spotless.

completely free from germs or microorganisms

The operating room must be kept sterile to prevent infections during surgery.

completely clean and free from any marks, stains, or blemishes

She prided herself on keeping her kitchen spotless, with every surface sparkling clean.

a hospital attendant whose job is to help medical staff with activities that do not require special medical training

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

He had a dirty face after playing in the mud.

covered in a fine layer of dirt or particles

The neglected bookshelf was dusty, with cobwebs clinging to the corners.

very dirty, especially because of being covered with dirt, dust, or harmful substances

The kitchen floor was filthy, with food crumbs and spills covering its surface.

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

His bedroom was messy, with clothes strewn across the floor and books piled haphazardly on the desk.

a number of objects scattered around in a messy and untidy way

The desk was covered in clutter from unfinished work.

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

Factories often pollute the air with emissions from burning fossil fuels.

to create marks or discoloration on a surface, usually by accidentally spilling or allowing a substance to absorb

Spilling coffee on the carpet may stain it if not cleaned promptly.

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

The factory's discharge pipes contaminated the river with toxic chemicals.

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

The gardeners enriched the soil with compost to improve plant growth.

covered with a thick layer of dirt

The mechanic's hands were grimy from working on the engine.

steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion

having a messy and disorganized appearance or structure

Their presentation seemed scrappy, with slides thrown together at the last minute.