cleanliness

English

Etymology

cleanly + -ness

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈklɛnlinəs/
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Noun

cleanliness (usually uncountable, plural cleanlinesses)

  1. The property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene.
    Cleanliness is next to godliness. (proverb)

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