cleansing

/ˈklɛnzɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or process of making something clean, especially the skin or body.
    • She does a deep facial cleansing once a week.
    • The cleansing of the old building took several days.
    • A thorough cleansing of the wound is necessary to prevent infection.
  2. A period or process of removing toxins or impurities from the body, often through diet.
    • The doctor warned against extreme cleansings without medical advice.
    • He went on a juice cleansing to improve his health.
    • Many people try a spring cleansing to feel more energetic.
adjective
  1. That cleans or purifies; having the effect of making something clean.
    • The cleansing lotion removed all the dirt from her face.
    • A cleansing rain washed the dust from the streets.
    • She felt the cleansing power of the fresh mountain air.
  2. Providing a feeling of emotional or spiritual purification.
    • The retreat offered a cleansing break from daily stress.
    • Writing in a journal can be a cleansing experience for the mind.
    • He found the music to be deeply cleansing for his soul.
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