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spotlessly

|spot-less-ly|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈspɑːtləsli/

🇬🇧

/ˈspɒtləsli/

(spotless)

perfectly clean

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'spotless' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'spotles,' where 'spot' meant 'a mark or stain' and '-less' meant 'without.'

Historical Evolution

'spotles' transformed into the modern English word 'spotless,' and eventually the adverb form 'spotlessly' was derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without a mark or stain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is completely free from dirt, marks, or stains.

The kitchen was spotlessly clean after she finished.

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Last updated: 2025/02/01 02:51