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cleansing Meaning & Definition

/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/

What Does Cleansing Mean?

Cleansing is used as an adjective meaning That cleanses. As a noun, it means The process of removing dirt, toxins etc. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of cleanse.

Cleansing in Brief

Part of speechadjective, noun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/
Syllables2
Synonymsantiseptic, cleaning and ablutionary
Pluralcleansings
Comparative / superlativemore cleansing, most cleansing

Cleansing Definition (Adjective)

  1. That cleanses.

    Apply the cleansing cream to your skin.

Cleansing as a Noun

  1. The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.

    Regular skin cleansing may help to prevent acne.

Cleansing as a Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of cleanse

Verb

  1. To free from dirt; to clean, to purify.
  2. To spiritually purify; to free from guilt or sin; to purge.

Synonyms of Cleansing

Cleansing synonyms and antonyms →

Cleansing in a Sentence

Apply the cleansing cream to your skin.

Regular skin cleansing may help to prevent acne.

Word Forms & Grammar

cleansing (comparative more cleansing, superlative most cleansing)

cleansing (countable and uncountable, plural cleansings)

cleansing

Words That Rhyme With Cleansing

benzing

Pronouncing Cleansing

Cleansing is pronounced /ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (klɛn).

Questions People Ask About Cleansing

Is cleansing an adjective or a noun?

Cleansing is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is another word for cleansing?

Close synonyms of cleansing are antiseptic, cleaning and ablutionary. See the full list of cleansing synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of cleansing?

The plural of cleansing is cleansings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of cleansing?

The comparative form is more cleansing and the superlative form is most cleansing.

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