Adjectives of Cleanness · Adjectives: Attributes Things

free from any marks, flaws, or imperfections

"The skin is unblemished."

"The skin is unblemished and has no scars marks or imperfections anywhere on the surface."

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

"The house is spotless."

"The house is spotless and every surface has been cleaned and polished until it shines."

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

"My shoes are dirty."

"The dirty dishes piled up in the sink because nobody wanted to wash them after the big family dinner last night."

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

"The room is cluttered."

"The room is cluttered with too much furniture and boxes so it is hard to walk through it."

containing harmful or dirty substances

"The air is polluted."

"The polluted river killed many fish and made the surrounding land unsafe for farming."

marked or discolored by a substance that is difficult to remove

"The shirt is stained."

"The stained carpet had to be replaced because the red wine would not come out."

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

"The water is contaminated."

"The contaminated water supply caused hundreds of residents to become sick with a dangerous bacterial infection."

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

"The shirt is soiled."

"The soiled laundry piled up in the basket because she had no time to wash it."

covered with a thick layer of dirt

"The windows are grimy."

"The grimy windows had not been cleaned in years and the sunlight could barely shine through the thick layer of dirt."

resistant to staining, rusting, or corrosion

"This pan is stainless."

"The stainless steel pan is easy to clean and it will never rust or stain."

having a messy and disorganized appearance or structure

"The drawing is scrappy."

"The artist's studio was scrappy, filled with canvases and paint tubes scattered everywhere."

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

"The kitchen is clean."

"The clean kitchen sparkled after she spent two hours scrubbing every surface and organizing the cabinets and drawers."

carefully arranged and in order

"Her handwriting is neat."

"Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read because she takes her time and forms each letter carefully."

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

"Her room is tidy."

"Her room is tidy and everything is in its proper place on the shelves and in the drawers."

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

"The beach is pristine."

"The remote island boasted a pristine white sand beach, untouched by human development and completely spotless."

free from any stain or dirt

"The house is immaculate."

"The immaculate house looked like no one had ever lived there and the real estate agent was impressed by its perfect condition."

completely free from germs or microorganisms

"The room is sterile."

"The room is sterile and completely free of bacteria or other microorganisms that could cause infections."

arranged in a neat and systematic manner

"The queue is orderly."

"The queue is orderly and people are waiting patiently without pushing or cutting in line."

covered in a fine layer of dirt or particles

"The shelf is dusty."

"The shelf is dusty and has a thick layer of dust because nobody has cleaned it for months."

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

"The floor is filthy."

"After the storm, the entire house was in a filthy state, covered in mud and debris."

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

"My desk is messy."

"My desk is messy and covered with papers pens and coffee cups that I need to organize."