Synonyms for clean

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1. Not soiled

   spotless, washed, stainless, laundered, immaculate, unsoiled, untarnished, speckless, unstained, neat, tidy, clear, blank, white, dirtless, unblemished, unspotted, newly cleaned, cleaned, fresh, unused, snowy, well-kept, dustless, unsmirched, cleansed, scrubbed, sanitary, antiseptic, unsullied, spick-and-span, clean as a whistle*, squeaky-clean*.

   Antonyms soiled, dirty*, stained.

2. Not contaminated

   unadulterated, wholesome; see pure 2, sanitary.

3. Neat

   orderly, tidy, regular; see neat 1.

4. Having sharp outlines

   clear-cut, sharp, distinct; see definite 2.

5. Legible; having few errors

   clear, plain, distinct, readable, precise, correct; see also accurate 1.

   Antonyms illegible*, confusing, vague.

6. Sinless

   pure, wholesome, unsullied, virtuous; see innocent 1, 4.

7. Thorough

   complete, entire, total; see absolute 1.

8. Fair

   reliable, decent, lawful, sportsmanlike; see decent 2, fair 1, honest 1.

9. Well-proportioned

   streamlined, shapely, graceful, spare; see trim 2.

10. Not obscene or indecent

    inoffensive, decorous, wholesome, G-rated*; see chaste 2, decent 2.

11. Free from radioactivity

    decontaminated, not dangerous, checked.

come clean*

verb

clean, the broader term, denotes generally the removal of dirt, impurities, or extraneous matter, as by washing or brushing; cleanse suggests more specifically the removal of impurities, as by the use of chemicals, and is often used metaphorically to imply purification to cleanse one's mind of evil thoughts