Synonyms of hygienic

hygienic

adjective

ˌhī-ˈjē-nik 

as in sanitary

free from filth, infection, or dangers to health

food packaging done under rigidly hygienic conditions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sanitary
• sterile
• aseptic
• antibiotic
• germfree
• clean
• pristine
• healthful
• antibacterial
• germicidal
• beneficial
• stainless
• immaculate
• washed
• spotless
• healthy
• antiseptic
• microbicidal
• wholesome
• unsoiled
• salubrious
• squeaky-clean
• unsullied
• spick-and-span
• spic-and-span
• salutary
• unpolluted
• unstained
• germproof
• untainted
• pure
• restorative
• bleached
• undefiled
• cleansed
• purified
• scrubbed
• whitened
• salutiferous
• taintless
• abluted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsanitary
• insanitary
• unhygienic
• toxic
• infectious
• poisonous
• pathogenic
• dirty
• unclean
• filthy
• sickening
• unsterile
• pathogenetic
• sordid
• dusty
• grimy
• soiled
• muddy
• foul
• stained
• dingy
• unwashed
• grubby
• germy
• nasty
• unhealthy
• noxious
• grungy
• unwholesome
• mucky
• unhealthful
• bedraggled
• miasmic
• polluted
• uncleanly
• unsterilized
• tainted
• sullied
• draggled
• insalubrious
• smirched
• besmirched
• defiled

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of hygienic

For hygienic reasons, campers should bring a towel to sit on in communal areas. —Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024

In 2018, a European study found that airport trays are the least hygienic part of the airport, carrying more germs than toilets. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024

This technology—also used in surgical applications—ensures that the fabric remains hygienic, odor-free and fresh over extended use. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

That’s because the popularity of flying by business jet increased tenfold during the pandemic, resulting in thousands of converts from commercial airlines looking for safer, more hygienic ways to travel. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2024