Synonyms of hygienic

hygienic

adjective

ˌhī-ˈjē-nik 

as in sanitary

free from filth, infection, or dangers to health

food packaging done under rigidly hygienic conditions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sanitary
• sterile
• aseptic
• antibiotic
• germfree
• clean
• pristine
• healthful
• antibacterial
• germicidal
• beneficial
• stainless
• immaculate
• washed
• spotless
• healthy
• antiseptic
• microbicidal
• wholesome
• unsoiled
• salubrious
• squeaky-clean
• unsullied
• spick-and-span
• salutary
• unpolluted
• germproof
• unstained
• untainted
• pure
• restorative
• bleached
• undefiled
• cleansed
• purified
• scrubbed
• whitened
• salutiferous
• taintless
• abluted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsanitary
• insanitary
• unhygienic
• toxic
• infectious
• poisonous
• pathogenic
• dirty
• unclean
• filthy
• sickening
• unsterile
• pathogenetic
• sordid
• dusty
• grimy
• soiled
• muddy
• foul
• stained
• dingy
• unwashed
• grubby
• germy
• nasty
• unhealthy
• noxious
• grungy
• unwholesome
• mucky
• unhealthful
• bedraggled
• miasmic
• polluted
• uncleanly
• unsterilized
• tainted
• sullied
• draggled
• insalubrious
• smirched
• besmirched
• defiled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hygienic

The Associated Press visited a school in Nuwakot that is being used as a temporary aid distribution center, where nongovernmental organizations distributed solar panels, clothes and basic hygienic goods. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

The water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Properly handle and dispose of trash and pet waste to maintain a hygienic environment for everyone. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Reusable Gloves Reusable gloves help protect your hands from bacteria and cleaning products while making toilet cleaning more hygienic. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026