Synonyms of clean
24 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for clean is immaculate. Other synonyms of clean are spotless, spick-and-span, unsoiled and unsullied. The opposite of clean is dirty.
Synonyms and similar words for clean
adjectiveEmpty.
- vacantNot occupied; empty.
- voidContaining nothing; empty; not occupied or filled.
- emptyDevoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.
- empty as a pauper's purseCompletely empty.
- empty as the tomb on EasterCompletely empty.
- unfilledNot filled, especially occupational positions.
- vacuumlikeResembling or characteristic of a vacuum (empty space).
- vacuousEmpty; void; lacking meaningful content.
- leer obsoleteEmpty; unoccupied; clear.
- toom UK, dialectalEmpty; bare.
verbSynonym of clean up.
- clean upTo make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- clean as a beanVery clean.
- clean as a hound's toothVery clean.
- clean as a new pennyExtremely clean.
- clean as a new pinVery clean.
- clean as a whistleVery clean.
- immaculateHaving no blemish or stain; absolutely clean and tidy.
- pristine
- spick-and-spanClean, spotless.
- spotlessExceptionally clean.
- squeaky cleanVery clean, like a hard surface that squeaks when rubbed.
- stainless
- unsoiledUncontaminated, undirtied, pure, clean, immaculate.
- unsulliedNot sullied.
Opposite of clean
adjectiveHaving the undercarriage and flaps in the up position.
- dirtyUnclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of clean
- adjective Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
- adjective Of metal, having relatively few impurities.
- adjective Not muscular due to steroid use.
clean in other languages
Questions about synonyms of clean
- What is another word for clean?
- Clean has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as immaculate, spotless, spick-and-span, unsoiled and unsullied.
- What is the opposite of clean?
- The opposite of clean is dirty.
- What does clean mean?
- Clean means free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: clean (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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