Question 1 · Quick check
cleanliness
CEFRB1
/ˈklɛn.li.nᵻs/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The state of being clean and free from dirt.
- 02
noun
Extra detailRitual purity.
Examples
Algiers should become a model of order and cleanliness.
I was also impressed with the school's cleanliness and the students' pride in it.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Also pronounced
- /ˈklin-/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningThe property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene.
More examples
In contextCleanliness is next to godliness.
Both engines and carriages were maintained in admirable cleanliness, and a very high standard of neatness characterised the permanent way and lineside buildings.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.
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Origin
noun
From cleanly + -ness.