Definition

More clean in appearance or condition than something else.

Example

She kept her room cleanlier than her brother's room.

Conversation

I really think we should keep the kitchen cleanlier than before.

That's a good idea! A tidy space makes cooking more enjoyable.

Yeah, and it will also be easier to find things when we need them.

Exactly! Plus, it feels so much nicer to work in a cleanlier environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cleanlier → It is formed from "clean" (from Old English *clæne*, meaning free from dirt or impurities) and the comparative suffix "-lier" (meaning more). The word "cleanlier" means more clean or having a greater degree of cleanliness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'clean' meaning free from dirt, and the '-lier' indicates a greater degree, so 'cleanlier' means more clean.

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