adjective

hygienic

hygienic, clean, sanitary

The kitchen was clean and hygienic.

The kitchen was clean and hygienic.

Hygienic conditions prevent the spread of disease.

Hygienic conditions prevent the spread of disease.

((hygienic)) clean and free from disease The kitchen was clean and hygienic.

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

From 'hygiene' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'.

If something relates to 'hygiene', it is 'hygienic'. The '-ic' ending often makes a noun into an adjective.

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