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 Lincoln’s extended deployment drew the nation’s attention following reports of crew stress and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products. — Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Restaurants on the show are often exposed for poor hygiene and management issues as Ramsay helps prune their practices. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Always use dog-specific shampoo, toothpaste and other hygiene items. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

In both facilities, detainees are living in the same clothes and underwear for weeks at a time, always under bright lights, and lack access to hygiene products like menstrual products and soap, according to the congressional watchdog group. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026