Cleanliness

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈklēnlēnəs/

Definitions of cleanliness

noun the state or quality of being clean

Example Sentences

A1 Cleanliness is important for staying healthy.

A2 The hotel's cleanliness was impressive.

B1 Maintaining cleanliness in public spaces is everyone's responsibility.

B2 The restaurant's high standards of cleanliness set it apart from others in the area.

C1 The cleanliness of the laboratory was crucial for accurate scientific results.

C2 Her obsession with cleanliness bordered on compulsive, but it kept her living space immaculate.

adjective cleanliness can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is clean

Example Sentences

A1 I like cleanliness in my room.

A2 The hotel had a cleanliness rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

B1 Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen is important for food safety.

B2 The hospital prides itself on its high standards of cleanliness.

C1 The cleanliness of the city streets is a testament to the local government's dedication to public health.

C2 The cleanliness of the laboratory was crucial for conducting accurate experiments.

Examples of cleanliness in a Sentence

formal Maintaining cleanliness in public spaces is essential for preventing the spread of germs.

informal I always feel better when my house is spotless and the cleanliness is top-notch.

slang Dude, your car is so dirty! You need to step up your cleanliness game.

figurative In order to achieve success, one must prioritize the cleanliness of their thoughts and actions.

Grammatical Forms of cleanliness

plural

cleanlinesses

comparative

cleanlier

superlative

cleanliest

present tense

cleanliness

future tense

will cleanliness

perfect tense

has cleanlinessed

continuous tense

is cleanlinessing

singular

cleanliness

positive degree

cleanliness

infinitive

to cleanliness

gerund

cleanlinessing

participle

cleanlinessed

Origin and Evolution of cleanliness

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'cleanliness' originated from the Old English word 'clænnes' which derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'klainijaz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cleanliness' has retained its original meaning of being free from dirt, but it has also expanded to include concepts of hygiene, purity, and orderliness.