Adjectives of Attributes of Things - Adjectives of Cleanness

These adjectives enable us to express the degree of cleanliness or dirtiness associated with an object, surface, environment, or personal hygiene.

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clean [adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: She used a clean sponge to wipe the kitchen counter .

neat [adjective]

carefully arranged and in order

Ex: The garden was meticulously maintained , with neat rows of flowers and vegetables .

tidy [adjective]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

Ex: He appreciated the tidy layout of the spreadsheet , with columns and rows neatly aligned .

pristine [adjective]

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

Ex: With every surface wiped down meticulously , the bathroom sparkled with pristine hygiene .

unblemished [adjective]

free from any marks, flaws, or imperfections

Ex: He took pride in his unblemished driving record , never having received a traffic violation .

immaculate [adjective]

free from any stain or dirt

Ex: The hotel room was immaculate , with fresh linens and no sign of previous occupants .

sterile [adjective]

completely free from germs or microorganisms

Ex: The laboratory technicians wore sterile gowns and masks to avoid contaminating the samples .

spotless [adjective]

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

Ex: His car was spotless after a thorough wash and wax , gleaming in the sunlight .

orderly [adjective]

arranged in a neat and systematic manner

Ex: The orderly layout of the garden featured carefully trimmed hedges and flowerbeds .

dirty [adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: She found a dirty stain on her favorite shirt .

dusty [adjective]

covered in a fine layer of dirt or particles

Ex: His jacket was dusty after hiking through the unpaved trail .

filthy [adjective]

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

Ex: The neglected alleyway was littered with garbage , making it look filthy and unsanitary .

messy [adjective]

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

Ex: She apologized for the messy state of the living room , where toys were scattered everywhere .

cluttered [adjective]

filled with a disorganized mix of items, making a space appear crowded and untidy

Ex: The living room felt cluttered with too much furniture and decorations , making it difficult to move around .

polluted [adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted beach was littered with plastic bottles and debris , causing harm to marine animals .

stained [adjective]

marked or discolored by a substance that is difficult to remove

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contaminated [adjective]

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

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soiled [adjective]

made dirty or stained with material such as dirt, grime, or other substances

Ex: She avoided sitting on the soiled couch , noticing stains and crumbs on the cushions .

grimy [adjective]

covered with a thick layer of dirt

Ex: The windows were so grimy that it was difficult to see through them .

stainless [adjective]

resistant to staining, rusting, or corrosion

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scrappy [adjective]

having a messy and disorganized appearance or structure

Ex: The backyard was scrappy , with tools and toys scattered everywhere .

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