bathing

The word “bathing” has 2 syllables: bath-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈbæθɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for bathing?

In the thesaurus, “bathing” has 88 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for bathing

Antonyms for bathing

Meanings of bathing

  • verb
    1. To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.
    2. To immerse oneself, or part of the body, in water for pleasure or refreshment; to swim.
    3. To clean a person by immersion in water or using water; to give someone a bath.
    4. To apply water or other liquid to; to suffuse or cover with liquid.
    5. (transitive and intransitive) To cover or surround.
    6. To sunbathe.
    7. To wash a person or animal in a bath.
  • noun
    1. The act of taking a bath.
  • adjective
    1. That takes a bath.
    2. Designed for use whilst bathing.

Example Sentences

  • Bathing in the ocean is refreshing during the summer.
  • The spa offers luxurious bathing experiences.
  • Proper bathing is important for maintaining good hygiene.
  • She enjoys bathing her baby every evening.
  • The pool’s temperature is perfect for bathing.

On this page you'll find 114 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bathing, such as: aspersing, beaconing, beaming, bedazzling, bedewing, bedraggling, blackening.

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

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