Cleansed: meaning, definitions and examples

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cleansed

 

[ 'klษ›nzษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Cleansed refers to the act of making something clean, often used in both a physical and metaphorical sense. It can denote the removal of dirt or impurities from an object or substance. Moreover, cleansing is also associated with purification rituals, whether in a spiritual or emotional context. It implies a thorough process, often involving several steps to achieve a state of cleanliness or purity. The term can apply to both tangible items, like skin or surfaces, and abstract concepts, such as one's soul or mind.

Synonyms

cleared, purified, refined, sanitized, washed

Examples of usage

  • She cleansed her face with a gentle cleanser.
  • The ceremony cleansed the space of negative energy.
  • He felt cleansed after sharing his burdens.
  • They cleansed their home before the festival.
  • The drink is intended to cleanse the body of toxins.

Translations

Translations of the word "cleansed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น purificado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gereinigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibersihkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‡ะธั‰ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oczyszczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆต„ๅŒ–ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท purifiรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ purificado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •ํ™”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤistฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oฤistenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡€ๅŒ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤisten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinsaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะทะฐั€ั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™mizlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ purificado

Etymology

The word 'cleansed' is derived from the Old English term 'clรฆnsian,' which means to make clean or pure. This term has Germanic roots, with similar words found in various Germanic languages, such as 'klenzen' in German. The notion of cleansing is deeply rooted in various cultures, often associated with rituals of purification in religious practices. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not only physical cleanliness but also metaphorical and spiritual implications. By the late Middle Ages, 'cleansed' appeared in English writings, signifying a broader understanding of cleanliness that extended beyond the physical realm. Today, it is commonly used in everyday language to describe both the act of cleaning and the metaphorical act of releasing negativity or impurities from one's life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,198, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.