spotless — completely clean and free from any marks, stains, or dirt
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: completely clean and free from any marks, stains, or dirt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɑːtləs/
Example Sentences
- My mom's car is so spotless, I'm afraid to eat a sandwich in it.
- The hotel room was spotless when we arrived.
- Despite being a chef, his apron remained spotless throughout the cooking show - suspicious!
spotless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈspɑːtləs/]
completely clean and free from any marks, stains, or dirt
The kitchen was spotless after hours of scrubbing every corner.
In limitless space, a spotless statue stands motionless.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Spotless emerged in the 16th century as a compound formation combining the noun 'spot' (a mark or stain) with the suffix '-less' (meaning without or lacking). Originally denoting literal freedom from physical marks or blemishes, the term later expanded to encompass moral or ethical purity and perfection.
Breakdown
spot (a mark, stain, or blemish) + -less (suffix meaning without or lacking), literally 'without spots' or 'unmarked'.
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📝Examples
“My mom's car is so spotless, I'm afraid to eat a sandwich in it.”
“The hotel room was spotless when we arrived.”
“Despite being a chef, his apron remained spotless throughout the cooking show - suspicious!”
“The candidate's spotless voting record impressed the constituents.”
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