antiseptic 1 of 2

adjective

ˌan-tə-ˈsep-tik How to pronounce antiseptic (audio)
Definition of antisepticnext
1
as in tidy
being clean and in good order known for keeping a strenuously antiseptic kitchen, the floor of which does indeed seem fit for eating off of

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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain for such an expensive, elegant Sunday brunch, one would expect the attendants at the buffet tables to be professionally attired in starched, antiseptic white jackets

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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling an antiseptic assessment of the chances of survival for the ailing patient

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antiseptic

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noun

as in antibiotic

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Recent Examples of antiseptic
Adjective
Using his antiseptic surgical technique, Joseph Lister successfully drained the pus. — Abe Baker-Butler, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026 The service starts with an extra-gentle antiseptic wipe to freshen coats between baths. — Rebecca Norris, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
How Peroxide Cleans Your Kitchen Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic that kills germs and bacteria on hard surfaces. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Mar. 2026 And while hydrogen peroxide may not belong in your everyday travel kit, antiseptics can still be useful in higher-risk situations when medical care isn’t immediately available. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for antiseptic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiseptic
  1. tidy
  2. pristine
  3. icy
  4. antibiotic
  5. neat
  6. immaculate
  7. cold
  8. medicine
Adjective
  • Britain wants to keep space tidy, so the UK Space Agency (UKSA) has awarded a £61-million (US$81-million) contract to remove two defunct UK satellites from orbit between 2029 and 2032 using manipulator spacecraft launched from the Shetlands.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
  • And the service is unparalleled, including bathrooms that are cleaned after every use—our own houses aren’t that tidy.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tidy
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  • The designer also has a knack for giving his pristine clothes an heirloom quality, as much as they are rooted in the here and now.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Its pristine, almost peaceful harps make the song sound somehow pleasantly sickening.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of pristine
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  • Available both in the restaurant and the cafe at All Mart’s entrance, this icy dessert has a floral cardamom flavor and a slight crunch from its dusting of pistachios.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But there’s no icy chill to his vision, only the glib confidence that a feel-good montage or a piercing Anohni and the Johnsons ballad will blind us to his film’s lack of human connection.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of icy
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  • These researchers might have opened up an avenue to explore that might allow scientists to investigate new antibiotics.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In most instances, those with shigellosis are able to recover on their own, but patients with more severe cases may require antibiotics and hospitalization.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of antibiotic
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  • But scientific progress rarely stays within neat national boxes for long, even when governments would prefer it to.
    — Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This is a great mezcal to sip neat, and the brand recommends trying it in a rocks glass to reveal strong agave notes, while a cordial glass amplifies the flavors picked up during barrel aging.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Of the 14 horses who live in immaculate pens on the property, the majority were rescued from kill pens.
    — Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The vibes were immaculate at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • The instigating weather system bringing the risk to the Southwest is an upper-level low — or a high altitude pocket of cold air, low pressure and spin.
    — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The case went cold until 2014, when Stockwell was located and interviewed by cold case detectives.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cold
Noun
  • The first step will be to clarify what people need and organize the delivery of food, medicine, hygiene products and other essentials, Lantratova said in an online statement.
    — BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • There is not enough scientific evidence to recommend mouth tape as a treatment for snoring or sleep disorders, according to pediatric sleep medicine specialist Brian Chen, MD.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Antiseptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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