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Meaning of soaplessness | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The state or condition of being soapless; lack of soap; hence, uncleanliness.

uncountable

Examples

“In the common kitchen, you may see them grouped picturesquely enough, but with an unsavoury monotony of soaplessness[…]”
“One poor devil, unused to ragging, and reproached with soaplessness, went out and shot himself in the area, and at our library table a Suicide Club or pact (anterior to Louis Stevenson's) was solemnly formed.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

soaplock soapmaker soapmaking soapman soapmonger soapnut

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