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freshness

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɹɛʃnəs// UK //fɹˈɛʃnəs// fresh·ness

n. the state of being new, clean, or full of energy. It describes food that is not old, air that is cool and clean, or ideas that are original.

n. the quality of being recently made, harvested, or created; the state of being original or untainted. Often refers to physical properties of food or the invigorating quality of air.


SIMPLE

The freshness of the morning air felt wonderful.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef insists on visiting the market daily to ensure the freshness of the seafood served in the restaurant.

COMPLEX

The novel was praised for its stylistic freshness, offering a perspective on urban life that felt entirely distinct from the clichés of the genre.

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Origin

From fresh + -ness.

Usage

Typically uncountable when referring to a general quality; rarely used in the plural.

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