Cleansing: meaning, definitions and examples

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cleansing

 

[ หˆklษ›nzษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

beauty

The act or process of removing impurities or dirt from the skin to improve its appearance and overall health. It may involve the use of cleansers, exfoliants, and masks.

Synonyms

detoxification, purification

Examples of usage

  • Regular cleansing is essential for maintaining clear and healthy skin.
  • She follows a strict cleansing routine every night before going to bed.
Context #2 | Noun

spiritual

The act of purifying one's mind, body, or soul from negative energy or influences. It can involve rituals, prayers, or meditations.

Synonyms

purging, purification

Examples of usage

  • He went on a spiritual retreat for a week to focus on cleansing his mind and soul.
  • Yoga is believed to help in cleansing the body and mind.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To remove impurities or unwanted elements from something, such as a physical object, a system, or a person's life.

Synonyms

clean, purge, purify

Examples of usage

  • She spent the weekend cleansing her closet and getting rid of clothes she no longer wore.
  • The company underwent a cleansing process to eliminate corruption within its ranks.

Translations

Translations of the word "cleansing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น limpeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reinigung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembersihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‡ะธั‰ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oczyszczanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธ…ๆต„ๅŒ–๏ผˆใ›ใ„ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†ใ‹๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nettoyage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ limpieza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •ํ™” (jeonghwa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุทู‡ูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤiลกtฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤistenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ…ๆด (qฤซngjiรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤiลกฤenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinsun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะทะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™mizlษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ limpieza

Word origin

The word 'cleansing' originated from the Old English word 'clวฃnsian', meaning 'to make clean'. The concept of cleansing has been a part of human culture for centuries, with practices ranging from physical hygiene to spiritual purification. In modern times, cleansing has become a popular practice in skincare routines and holistic wellness approaches.

See also: clean, cleaner, cleaning, cleanliness, cleanness, cleanse, cleanser, cleanup, unclean, uncleanly.