sanitary

The word “sanitary” has 4 syllables: sa-ni-ta-ry

It's pronounced as /ˈsænɪteri/


What is synonym and antonym for sanitary?

In the thesaurus, “sanitary” has 2 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sanitary along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for sanitary

  • hygienic
  • sterile

Antonyms for sanitary

  • dirty
  • infectious
  • insanitary
  • pathogenic
  • poisonous
  • toxic
  • unhygienic
  • unsanitary

Meanings of sanitary

  • noun
    1. Sanitary towel.
  • adjective
    1. Of, or relating to health.
    2. Clean and free from pathogens; hygienic.

Example Sentences

  • It's important to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen to prevent foodborne illnesses.
  • The hospital ensures that all rooms meet strict sanitary standards for patient safety.
  • The government launched a campaign to promote sanitary practices in rural areas.
  • Before handling food, always wash your hands to maintain sanitary hygiene.
  • The sanitary facilities at the park were recently renovated to improve cleanliness.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanitary, such as: dirty, hygienic, infectious, insanitary, pathogenic, poisonous, sterile.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abluted

  • bleached
  • cleanly
  • cleansed
  • germfree
  • hygienic
  • purified
  • sanitary
  • scrubbed
  • sterile
  • washed
  • white
  • whitened

taintless

  • antiseptic
  • blank
  • bright
  • chaste
  • clean
  • clear
  • elegant
  • exquisite
  • flawless
  • fresh
  • graceful
  • hygienic
  • immaculate
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  • pristine
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  • sanitary
  • simple
  • snowy
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  • squeaky clean
  • squeaky-clean
  • stainless
  • sterile
  • tidy
  • unadulterated
  • unblemished
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  • washed
  • wholesome

uncleaned

  • bedraggled
  • begrimed
  • blackened
  • contaminated
  • dingy
  • dirty
  • dusty
  • filthy
  • grimy
  • grubby
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  • insanitary
  • mucky
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  • polluted
  • smudged
  • soiled
  • stained
  • unclean
  • unsanitary
  • unsterile
  • unsterilized
  • unwashed

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