Cleanliness and Gunk

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Cleanliness noun - The habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections.

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Gunk is an antonym for cleanliness.

Nearby Words: clean, cleanly, cleanness, cleaning

Gunk noun - Foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something.

Usage example: I have to wash my hands; I got gunk all over them somehow

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Cleanliness is an antonym for gunk in topics: dirt, grime.

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