Cleanest

/ˈklinɪst/ adjective

Definition

The most free from dirt, germs, or impurities; or most morally pure.

Etymology

From Old English 'clæne,' related to 'clay' and originally meant 'free from dirt or stickiness.' The meaning expanded to include moral purity by the Middle Ages.

Kelly Says

The superlative form 'cleanest' reminds us that humans have always valued cleanliness—archaeologists find ancient bathing systems in civilizations thousands of years old!

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