# cleanest

/ˈkɫinəst/ (US) · /klˈiːnəst/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cleanest
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

the most free from dirt, mess, or bad things. You use this to describe the person or place that is the most tidy or pure.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'clean', indicating the highest degree of freedom from dirt, impurity, or disorder.

## Examples

- This is the cleanest room in the house.
- After the long weekend of cleaning, the kitchen was the cleanest it had been in years.
- The athlete was awarded the cleanest performance of the season, having completed the race without any technical errors or physical contact with other competitors.

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