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Definition of cleansing

cleansing

/ˈklɛnzɪŋ/
cleans · ing
Adverb:cleansingly
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Plural:cleansings
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• adjective

1

Serving to remove dirt, impurities, or unwanted substances; purifying or refreshing.

Example

"She applied a gentle cleansing lotion to her face before going to sleep."

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• noun

1

The act or process of making something thoroughly clean, pure, or free from physical or spiritual impurities.

Example

"The ancient ritual involved a symbolic cleansing of the temple before the spring festival."

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• Nearby Words

cleanroom
cleanse
cleanser
cleansing
cleantech
cleanup
clear

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English clænsian ('to make clean, purify, purge'), derived from the West Germanic root *klainiz ('clean, pure, clear'), combined with the suffix -ing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cleansing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cleansing
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