Synonyms of hygiene

hygiene

noun

as in health

the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health

Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick.

He has very poor personal hygiene.

Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental/oral hygiene.

Related Words

• health
• fitness
• cleanliness
• welfare
• wellness
• wholesomeness
• soundness
• healthiness
• robustness
• strength
• heartiness
• stamina
• wholeness
• activeness
• toughness
• shape
• ruggedness
• vigor
• hardiness
• fettle
• vitality
• verdure
• agility
• lustiness
• sap
• well-being
• vigorousness
• robustiousness
• liveliness
• flush
• flushness
• weal
• bloom
• spryness

Dissimilar Words

• uncleanliness
• uncleanness
• disease
• weakness
• condition
• debility
• lameness
• infirmity
• dirtiness
• feebleness
• disorder
• decrepitude
• trouble
• ailment
• malady
• illness
• sickness
• sickliness
• unsoundness
• frailness
• unhealthiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hygiene

Naturally, given the setting, the conversation turns to the inmates’ inadequate access to hygiene and beauty products. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

There have been reports of crew stress and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products. — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

The carrier endured a record 265 uninterrupted days at sea, and its extended deployment drew national attention following reports of crew stress and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

The Coralville Community Food Pantry, for example, provides free groceries, personal hygiene supplies, and pet food to residents of surrounding counties. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026