Spotless
/ˈspɒtləs/
Definitions
2 meaningsPerfectly clean and pure; without a mark or stain.
/ˈspɒtləs/
Perfectly clean and free from any dirt or marks.
The spotless kitchen gleamed after she finished cleaning.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to clean a white shirt, and you're super happy because it's so clean it looks brand new. That's spotless!
👶 For kids: When something is spotless, it means it's super clean and has no dirt on it, like a freshly washed toy!
More Examples
The hotel room was spotless when we arrived.
Her reputation remained spotless throughout the scandal.
How It's Used
"The house was kept in a spotless condition."
"A spotless white apron."
Free from any fault or blemish, especially morally; pure and blameless.
/ˈspɒtləs/
Free from moral blemish or fault.
The politician was praised for his spotless integrity.
💡 Simply: If someone's always been honest and never done anything wrong, their record or reputation is spotless—like a superhero's good deed record!
👶 For kids: When someone always does good things and never does anything bad, like helping their friends or being kind, their reputation is like spotless!
More Examples
Her spotless service record earned her the promotion.
The company's commitment to ethical practices ensured a spotless public image.
How It's Used
"He maintained a spotless record throughout his career."
"Her spotless reputation made her the perfect candidate."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
spotless mind
A mind free from negative thoughts, worries, or painful memories.
"After the therapy, she sought to achieve a spotless mind."
From 'spot' (a mark or stain) + '-less' (without). The word evolved from the 14th century, initially referring to being without physical marks or blemishes, and later extended to moral purity.
Historically used in religious and moral contexts to denote purity.
Memory tip
Imagine a spotless white sheet of paper; there's not a single mark on it.
Word Origin
"spot (mark/blemish) + -less (without)"