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
All that said, at $150 an hour for cleaning, your house should be spotless.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026
The environment inside this high security room must be spotless to prevent contamination.
From BBC • May 8, 2025
Philomena says she doesn’t know where Angela got her dirty habits because Angela’s mother was spotless, so clean you could eat your dinner off her floor.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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