Definitions for CLEANLINESS
ˈklɛn li nɪsclean·li·ness

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.1 / 7 votes

1. cleanlinessnoun

   the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

2. cleanlinessnoun

   diligence in keeping clean

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 6 votes

1. cleanlinessnoun

   the property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene

   Cleanliness is next to godliness. (proverb)

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cleanlinessnoun

   Etymology: from cleanly.

   1. Freedom from dirt or filth.

   I shall speak nothing of the extent of this city, the cleanliness of its streets, nor the beauties of its piazza. Joseph Addison, Italy.

   2. Neatness of dress; purity; the quality contrary to negligence and nastiness.

   The mistress thought it either not to deserve, or not to need any exquisite decking, having no adorning but cleanliness. Philip Sidney.

   From whence the tender skin assumes
   A sweetness above all perfumes;
   From whence a cleanliness remains,
   Incapable of outward stains. Jonathan Swift.

   Such cleanliness from head to heel;
   No humours gross, or frowzy steams,
   No noisome whiffs, or sweaty streams. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cleanliness

   Cleanliness is both the state of being clean and free from germs, dirt, trash, or waste, and the habit of achieving and maintaining that state. Cleanliness is often achieved through cleaning. Culturally, cleanliness is usually a good quality, as indicated by the aphorism: "Cleanliness is next to Godliness", and may be regarded as contributing to other ideals such as health and beauty. In emphasizing an ongoing procedure or set of habits for the purpose of maintenance and prevention, the concept of cleanliness differs from purity, which is a physical, moral, or ritual state of freedom from pollutants. Whereas purity is usually a quality of an individual or substance, cleanliness has a social dimension and direction or implies a system of interactions. "Cleanliness," observed Jacob Burckhardt, "is indispensable to our modern notion of social perfection." A household or workplace may be said to exhibit cleanliness, but not ordinarily purity; cleanliness also would be a characteristic of the people who maintain cleanness or prevent dirtying. On a practical level, cleanliness is thus related to hygiene and disease prevention. Washing is one way of achieving physical cleanliness, usually with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. Cleaning procedures are of the utmost importance in many forms of manufacturing. As an assertion of moral superiority or respectability, cleanliness has played a role in establishing cultural values in relation to social class, humanitarianism, and cultural imperialism.Cleanliness is linked with proper hygiene. A person who is said to be clean usually depicts cleanliness.

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1. cleanliness

   Cleanliness is the state or quality of being free from dirt, germs, or impurities. It involves maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and environmental tidiness to promote health and well-being. This also extends to having an orderly, neat appearance or condition, free from mess or chaos.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.6 / 11 votes

1. Cleanlinessnoun

   state of being cleanly; neatness of person or dress

2. Etymology: [From Cleanly.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 27 votes

1. Cleanliness

   Cleanliness is both the abstract state of being clean and free from dirt, and the process of achieving and maintaining that state. Cleanliness may be endowed with a moral quality, as indicated by the aphorism "cleanliness is next to godliness," and may be regarded as contributing to other ideals such as health and beauty. In emphasizing an ongoing procedure or set of habits for the purpose of maintenance and prevention, the concept of cleanliness differs from purity, which is a physical, moral, or ritual state of freedom from pollutants. Whereas purity is usually a quality of an individual or substance, cleanliness has a social dimension, or implies a system of interactions. "Cleanliness," observed Jacob Burckhardt, "is indispensable to our modern notion of social perfection." A household or workplace may be said to exhibit cleanliness, but not ordinarily purity; cleanliness also would be a characteristic of the people who maintain cleanness or prevent dirtying. On a practical level, cleanliness is thus related to hygiene and disease prevention. Washing is one way of achieving physical cleanliness, usually with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. Procedures of cleanliness are of utmost importance in many forms of manufacturing.

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How to pronounce CLEANLINESS?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CLEANLINESS in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CLEANLINESS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of CLEANLINESS in a Sentence

1. Benjamin Disraeli:

   Cleanliness and order are not matters of instinct; they are matters of education, and like most great things, you must cultivate a taste for them.

2. John Khongthohrem:

   All this [focus on cleanliness] started with a literacy and sanitation drive a couple of decades ago, and soon villagers realized that we can make this a model for tourism.

3. Adam Kushner:

   Running water is something we take for granted and it doesn't exist in a third of hospitals in these countries, instead of water just being there, some hospitals truck in water or collect it in rain barrels, with no guarantee of its cleanliness.

4. Marcelle Diatta:

   Cleanliness is important, but here it's not easy.

5. Benjamin Disraeli:

   Cleanliness and order are not matters of instinct they are matters of education, and like most great things, you must cultivate a taste for them.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=CLEANLINESS
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cleanliness
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=CLEANLINESS
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleanliness
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CLEANLINESS
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=CLEANLINESS