In a clean way
“The chef sliced the vegetables cleanly, without leaving any mess.”
In a manner free of stain or blemish
In a skillful or dexterous manner
“With one clean swoop of my sword, I slashed the stone column in two.”
Adverb for free from dirt, marks, or stains
“He stood back for a moment to admire his clean car once he had finished washing it.”
Adverb for hygienic or sanitary
“Make sure your hands are clean before you handle the food.”
Adverb for free from pollutants or impurities
“Every weekend, he would hike up the mountain where he could enjoy nature's clean air.”
Adverb for in an empty or unmarked condition
“Let's get a clean sheet of paper so we can start writing out our shopping list.”
(of a person) Adverb for free from the consumption of drugs or alcohol
“They made Amanda go to rehab, and now she is clean.”
Adverb for well-defined and pleasing in shape or form
“The structure's design exudes a breath of minimalism, using clean lines and elegant forms.”
Adverb for plain or simple in shape, form or design
“This template comes with a basic and clean design, making it most suitable for creative projects.”
Adverb for that does not damage the environment
“We must encourage the continued development of clean energy for the benefit of future generations.”
Adverb for complete and thorough
“The party made a clean sweep of every seat on the council.”
(somewhat uncommon) Adverb for to an absolute degree
“The last five years spent with you has been nothing but clean bliss.”
Adverb for empty, or lacking in contents
“Finish every last crumb. I want to see a clean dinner plate.”
(of sound or color) Adverb for free from anything that dulls or dims
“He had a clean guitar tone that accentuated his soulful vibrato.”
Adverb for being clear enough to read
“Jim's handwriting was clean and easy to read.”
Not spoiled or made impure
Arranged neatly and in order, or inclined to keep things neat and in order
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