HYGIENIC Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

hygienic

adjective

ˌhī-ˈjē-nik

Definition of hygienic

as in sanitary

free from filth, infection, or dangers to health food packaging done under rigidly hygienic conditions

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Recent Examples of hygienic From kitchen surfaces that collect crumbs to bathroom surfaces that accumulate bacteria and grime, certain spots around your home need routine cleaning to stay fresh and hygienic. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026 The legal filing also faults the company’s handling of smoke damage claims, including denials of payments for hygienic testing. — Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Bathing is one of humanity’s most ancient self-care rituals, but modern innovations—running water, the rush to get out of the house in the morning—have reduced it to a primarily hygienic routine. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Any waste materials were removed regularly to maintain hygienic conditions. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hygienic

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The temporary power outage caused a sanitary sewer overflow on Patapsco Avenue, which was quickly slowed by DPW's Utility Maintenance Division, officials stated.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
After all, there are so many basic areas to wipe down weekly just to keep your home organized and sanitary from the week's use.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 June 2026

Definition of sanitary

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These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Officials will begin to release sterile male mosquitoes in Rosemont next week to reduce the spread of Aedes aegypti, a disease-carrying invasive mosquito, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced Wednesday.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

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