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

The college has also had 100% exam passage rates in programs such as dental hygiene, respiratory therapy, vision care and law enforcement. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

The inspector noted improper thawing methods, hand hygiene issues and dirty equipment, the spokesperson said. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026

As your first line of security, maintain strict cyber hygiene. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

At present, more than 30 of the state’s 116 community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees in subjects including respiratory care, dental hygiene and mortuary science. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026