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cleanliness

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clean·ly  (klnl)
adj. clean·li·er, clean·li·est
Habitually and carefully neat and clean. See Synonyms at clean.
adv. (klnl)
In a clean manner.

cleanli·ness (klnl-ns) n.

Cleanliness
See also bathing.

an abnormal desire to wash, especially the hands.
1. absence of bacteria of a harmful nature.
2. the techniques of achieving this condition. — aseptic, adj.
an abnormal fear of being dirty.
an abnormal fear or dislike of slime. Also called myxophobia.
an abnormal fear of having an unpleasant body odor.
an abnormal fear of feces.
the process of elutriating, or purification by washing and straining.
freedom fromstainor blemish. — immaculate, adj.
an abnormal fear or dislike of dirt.
blennophobia.
1. a cloth or handkerchief for wiping sweat from the face.
2. a sudatorium.
a room where a sweat bath is taken. Also called sudarium.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cleanlinesscleanliness - the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
habit, use - (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; "owls have nocturnal habits"; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it"
2.cleanliness - diligence in keeping clean
trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
fastidiousness - the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style; "neatness and fastidiousness of dress"
neatness, tidiness - the trait of being neat and orderly
uncleanliness - lack of cleanly habits

cleanliness
noun cleanness, purity, freshness, whiteness, sterility, spotlessness Many of Britain's beaches fail to meet minimum standards of cleanliness.
Proverbs
"Cleanliness is next to godliness"
Translations
cleanliness [ˈklenlɪnɪs] Nlimpieza f
the importance of personal cleanlinessla importancia del aseo or de la higiene personal
cleanliness is next to godlinessla limpieza lo es todo
cleanliness [ˈklɛnlinəs] npropreté f
cleanliness
nReinlichkeit f; cleanliness is next to godliness (Prov) → Sauberkeit ist alles!
cleanliness [ˈklɛnlɪnɪs] npulizia
cleanliness [ˈklɛnlɪnɪs] npulizia


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Nobody could bargain with greater obstinacy, and as for cleanliness, the lustre on her brass sauce-pans was the envy and despair of other servants.
Now, neatness and cleanliness are two of his strongest points.
Absolute cleanliness of the body has been insisted upon from the first.
 
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