adjective

hygienic

hygienic, clean, sanitary

It's important to have a hygienic kitchen.

It's important to have a hygienic kitchen.

Hygienic conditions prevent the spread of disease.

Hygienic conditions prevent the spread of disease.

((hygienic)) + noun describing something as clean and sanitary It's important to have a hygienic kitchen.

Synonyms: clean, sanitary, sterile; Antonyms: unhygienic, unsanitary

From Greek 'hygieinos' (healthful), related to Hygieia, the goddess of health.

Think of the noun 'hygiene'. This is the adjective form, describing something that promotes good health.

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