spotlessly
|spot/less/ly|
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/ˈspɑːtləsli/
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/ˈspɒtləsli/
(spotless)
perfectly clean
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