Synonyms for clean
42 synonyms for “clean”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Clean as in “fresh”
adjective: free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
- fresh
- immaculate
- spotless
- cleanse
- kosher
- antiseptic
- wipe
- scrubbed
- spick-and-span
- pristine
- scavenge
- stainless
- unsoiled
- unsullied
- houseclean
- unstained
Clean as in “empty”
adjective: (of a surface) not written or printed on
- empty
- white
- vacant
- void
- plain
- dust
- bright
Clean as in “neat”
adjective: free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed
- neat
- tidy
- righteous
- sportsmanlike
Clean as in “complete”
adjective: thorough and without qualification
- clear
- complete
- moral
- regular
Clean as in “fairly”
adverb: in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
- fair
- decent
- fairly
- honest
- excellent
Clean as in “easy”
adjective: without difficulties or problems
- pure
- perfect
- innocent
- easy
- just
- simple
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