noun
Uncommon
cleansing
KLEHN-zihng
Cleansing (noun) means the act or process of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements. Example: “The spa offered a deep-pore cleansing treatment.”
noun
1
The act or process of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements.
"Regular skin cleansing may help to prevent acne."
"The spa offered a deep-pore cleansing treatment."
adj
1
Serving to purify or clean thoroughly.
"The cleansing ritual took place at dawn."
How to use cleansing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThoroughly purifying, or the process of doing so.
Common pairings
cleansing routine
cleansing ritual
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Word forms
- Plural
- cleansings
- Comparative
- more cleansing
- Superlative
- most cleansing
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What does “cleansing” mean?
The word “cleansing” means the act or process of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements. In plain terms, thoroughly purifying, or the process of doing so.
How do you pronounce “cleansing”?
“Cleansing” is pronounced KLEHN-zihng (/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cleansing” in a sentence?
Here is “cleansing” used in a sentence: “The spa offered a deep-pore cleansing treatment.”
What part of speech is “cleansing”?
Depending on how it is used, “cleansing” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “cleansing” a common word?
“Cleansing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cleansing” have?
“Cleansing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or process of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements.
What is the difference between "cleansing" and "cleaning"?
"Cleansing" often implies a deeper or more thorough removal of dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements, and is common in contexts like skincare or purification, while "cleaning" is the more general, everyday word for removing dirt from surfaces or objects. "Cleansing" can also carry a figurative sense of purifying something beyond the physical.
What does "cleansing" mean in skincare products?
In skincare, "cleansing" refers to the process of removing dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin, typically using a product described as a "cleanser."
What does the phrase "ethnic cleansing" refer to?
It is a term for the organized removal of an ethnic or religious group from an area, using "cleansing" in its extended sense of forcibly removing unwanted elements from a place. It is a serious term used in discussions of conflict and human rights.
