hygienic

Definitions

Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.

Relating to or concerned with the principles of hygiene and sanitation.

Examples

It is important to maintain a hygienic environment in the kitchen to prevent the spread of bacteria.

The hospital staff follows strict protocols to ensure that all medical equipment remains perfectly hygienic.

Using hand sanitizer is a simple and effective way to stay hygienic while traveling.

Synonyms

sanitary clean sterile antiseptic disinfected pure wholesome

Antonyms

unsanitary dirty filthy unhealthy contaminated polluted unclean