Synonyms for clean

Other words for “clean”, grouped by meaning.

We found 49 synonyms for “clean”. The most common are clean and jerk, make clean, pick, houseclean, clean house.

noun a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead

verb make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

Synonymsmake clean
Oppositesdirty

verb remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits

Synonymspick

verb clean and tidy up the house

verb clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing

Synonymscleanse

verb remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely

Synonymsstrip

verb remove unwanted substances from

Synonymsscavenge

adjective free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

Oppositesdirty

adjective free of restrictions or qualifications

Synonymsclear

adjective (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

Similarpure

adjective free from impurities

Synonymsfresh
Similarpure

adjective (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense

Similarperfect

adjective ritually clean or pure

Oppositesunclean

adjective not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

Oppositesdirty

adjective (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers

Similarantiseptic
Oppositesdirty

adjective free from sepsis or infection

Synonymsuninfected
Similarantiseptic

adjective morally pure

Synonymsclean-living
Similarmoral

adjective (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections

Synonymsfair
Similarlegible

adjective (of a surface) not written or printed on

Synonymsblankwhite
Similarempty

adjective exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

Similarfair

adjective without difficulties or problems

Similareasy

adjective thorough and without qualification

Similarcomplete

adjective not carrying concealed weapons

Similarunarmed

adjective free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed

Synonymsneat
Similaradroit

adjective free of drugs

Similarunaddicted

adverb completely; used as intensifiers

Synonymsplumbplum

adverb in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

Synonymsfairlyfair

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University