Definition

In a way that is free from stains or blemishes; showing purity or cleanliness.

Example

The silverware gleamed stainlessly after being polished.

Conversation

Wow, your kitchen looks stainlessly clean today!

Thanks! I just finished tidying up and it feels great.

I should probably clean mine too, but it's hard to keep it that way.

I know what you mean; it takes effort to maintain that stainlessly look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stainlessly → It is formed from "stainless" (from Old English "stænleas", meaning without stain) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "stainlessly" means in a manner that is without stain or blemish.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'without stain' ('stainless') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'stainlessly' means to do something in a pure or unblemished way.

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