Superlative for free from dirt, marks, or stains
“He stood back for a moment to admire his clean car once he had finished washing it.”
Superlative for hygienic or sanitary
“Make sure your hands are clean before you handle the food.”
Superlative for free from pollutants or impurities
“Every weekend, he would hike up the mountain where he could enjoy nature's clean air.”
Superlative for in an empty or unmarked condition
“Let's get a clean sheet of paper so we can start writing out our shopping list.”
Superlative for having good morals
“Never feel that your past should keep you from the enduringly clean life you want and deserve.”
Superlative for free from guilt
“Steven is hoping to prove that he is clean with his lawyer Kathleen's help.”
Superlative for performed according to the rules
“True to the formalities of leadership races, the candidates would state that they just wanted a clean fight.”
(of a person) Superlative for free from the consumption of drugs or alcohol
“They made Amanda go to rehab, and now she is clean.”
(of an action) Superlative for performed well and with precision
“With one clean swoop of my sword, I slashed the stone column in two.”
Superlative for well-defined and pleasing in shape or form
“The structure's design exudes a breath of minimalism, using clean lines and elegant forms.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for that does not damage the environment
“We must encourage the continued development of clean energy for the benefit of future generations.”
Superlative for complete and thorough
“The party made a clean sweep of every seat on the council.”
(somewhat uncommon) Superlative for to an absolute degree
“The last five years spent with you has been nothing but clean bliss.”
Superlative for empty, or lacking in contents
“Finish every last crumb. I want to see a clean dinner plate.”
(of sound or color) Superlative for free from anything that dulls or dims
“He had a clean guitar tone that accentuated his soulful vibrato.”
Superlative for being clear enough to read
“Jim's handwriting was clean and easy to read.”
Superlative for according to the rules
“If you want to take her on, then you should know that she fights clean, and you should probably do the same.”
Superlative for used to emphasize the absoluteness of a given action or attribute
“I am clean determined to accomplish my goals.”
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