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 of hygienic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Eating with your hands (at least in Western culture) is seen as not hygienic and can cause a mess on the table and the floor. —Katherine Lee, Parents, 29 July 2024