spotless
Americanadjective
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free from any spot, stain, etc.; immaculately clean.
a spotless kitchen.
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irreproachable; pure; undefiled.
a spotless reputation.
- Synonyms:
- faultless, untarnished, flawless, unblemished
adjective
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free from stains; immaculate
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free from moral impurity; unsullied
a spotless character
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of spotless
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at spot, -less
Explanation
Something that's spotless is extremely clean, like your spotless new sneakers without a single smudge on them (yet). A spotless floor looks exactly the way it sounds—so clean that there's not a single spot of dirt or grime on it. You can also use this adjective in a figurative way, to mean "innocent or unimpeachable," like your spotless report card with all As, or your dad's spotless driving record without even a single speeding ticket.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Cusk’s signal strength is her spotless, epigrammatic prose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Some of the online Gen Z pushback focuses on the exaggerated idea that Japan's streets are so spotless people don't even have to wear shoes.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
I marveled at the finished product, which was deliciously dense, and enjoyed every bite until my plate was spotless.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
To the naked eye, their house was spotless, apart from a recently-used mop.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
He wore a spotless green uniform with blue piping.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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