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hygienically

hygienically

2 3.9
In a clean way that stops germs from spreading
  • adverb
  • /haɪˈdʒiːnɪkli/
translation icon : higiénicamente
  • To keep food safe, it is important to store it hygienically in the refrigerator.

And I remember this one girl was not she was not hygienically correct.

Examples

  • After all, circumcision is hygienically sound.

  • Cocooned, un-hygienically, life become bleak.

  • And I remember this one girl was not she was not hygienically correct.

  • The aim is not to create a sterile environment but a hygienically safe one.

    Academic text (2011)
  • CLEANING: aims not to create a sterile environment but a hygienically safe one.

    Academic text (2011)
  • He is hygienically unacceptable.

  • Let me join the chorus of posters who advise against giving soap, deodorant, or whatever as an "anonymous gift" for the hygienically challenged person.

    Blog text (15)
  • I hygienically nibbled on ingredients while I cooked for the afternoon snack, but I didn't get to taste the bars until after dinner.

    Blog text (17)
  • The restaurant was praised for preparing food hygienically, ensuring the health of its customers.

  • She washed her hands hygienically before cooking to prevent any contamination.

Synonyms

cleanly
vshygienically
6 2.0

In a way that causes little dirt or pollution

aims to protect health and prevent illness beyond mere tidiness
antiseptically
vshygienically
  • Specialized
6.3

In a very clean way that keeps things free from germs

promotes cleanliness and health broadly rather than focusing on germ killing

Antonyms

In a dirty way that spreads sickness

7.2

Living in a dirty, untidy way

How Hygienic

aseptically
  • Specialized
7.4
antiseptically
  • Specialized
6.3
hygienically
2 3.9
uncleanly
7.2

Surface Forms

hygienically positive

Morphology

hygienically = hygienic (transparent) = hygiene + ic + ally

The adverb is a straightforward adverbial formation from the adjective 'hygienic' (hygiene -> hygienic -> hygienically).

Etymology

Hygienically comes from hygiene, which is linked to the Greek name Hygieia, meaning 'healthy'. So to act hygienically is to do something in a clean, healthy way to protect against sickness.