free from dirt, marks, or stains

the room was spotlessly clean

keep the wound clean

morally uncontaminated; pure; innocent

clean living

free from irregularities; having a smooth edge or surface

a clean fracture of the leg

(of a taste, sound, or smell) giving a clear and distinctive impression to the senses; sharp and fresh

clean, fresh, natural flavours

(with reference to music) having a clear, undistorted tone

the album saw the artist distance herself from clean synth-laden pop

a clean guitar sound

so as to be free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter

the room had been washed clean

used to emphasize the completeness of a reported action, condition, or experience

he was knocked clean off his feet

I clean forgot her birthday

make clean; remove dirt, marks, or stains from

clean your teeth properly after meals

chair covers should be easy to clean

sometimes he would make himself useful by cleaning and tidying

an act of cleaning something

he gave the room a clean