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

Good hygiene is one of the best ways to help prevent cryptosporidium, according to the CDC. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Thoroughly washing and cleaning produce before eating, along with diligent hand hygiene, are key prevention methods. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

This is the only way many people can buy essential food and hygiene products from the commissary — yet another way CoreCivic profits. — Brady Tillett, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

The additional funds from NIPSCO will help to purchase more cleaning supplies and items for the hygiene kits, as well as a variety of gift cards. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026