What is another word for lavations?

Pronunciation: [lavˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA)

Lavations are the rituals or procedures of washing oneself or cleaning something. Synonyms for lavations include ablutions, cleansing, bathing, scrubbing, washing, purifying, rinsing, and cleaning up. Ablutions refer to the act of washing oneself, especially before prayer or religious services. Cleansing denotes the removal of dirt or impurities from the body or an object. Bathing is a process of immersing or soaking oneself in water to clean oneself. Scrubbing is the act of rubbing something hard to clean it thoroughly. Washing refers to cleaning something with water and soap. Purifying is the act of making something pure or free from contaminants. Rinsing is the process of removing dirt or soap from something with the help of water. Finally, cleaning up refers to the act of removing clutter and minutiae from a space to ensure cleanliness.

What are the hypernyms for Lavations?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Lavations

He turned aside with a sigh, which did not escape the gypsy, and bathed his face in the water which the provident hand of the good woman had set out for his lavations.
"The Disowned, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Our lavations are performed in a cracked basin, and we are so far removed from human assistance, that our very bells sink into silence before they reach half way down the stairs.
"Pelham, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton Last Updated: March 16, 2009
It is certain, however, that the emperors frequently joined the multitude in their sports and lavations.
"Roman Women Woman: In All Ages and in All Countries, Volume 2 (of 10)"
Alfred Brittain

Famous quotes with Lavations

  • His Religion is not an easy one: with rigorous fasts, lavations, strict complex formulas, prayers five times a day, and abstinence from wine, it did not "succeed by being an easy religion." As if indeed any religion, or cause holding of religion, could succeed by that! It is a calumny on men to say that they are roused to heroic action by ease, hope of pleasure, recompense, — sugar-plums of any kind, in this world or the next! In the meanest mortal there lies something nobler.
    Thomas Carlyle

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