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
- spotlessly adverb
- spotlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of spotless
Example Sentences
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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
A quick way to lengthen your credit history is to have a trusted person — who, critically, has fantastic credit — add you as an authorized user on their oldest, most spotless credit card.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026
The environment inside this high security room must be spotless to prevent contamination.
From BBC • May 8, 2025
After so much use, it’s hardly what you’d call spotless.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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