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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 45 synonyms and 44 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for sanitary

Antonyms for sanitary

  • bedraggled
  • besmirched
  • defiled
  • dingy
  • dirty
  • diseased
  • draggled
  • dusty
  • filthy
  • foul
  • germy
  • grimy
  • grubby
  • grungy
  • infectious
  • insalubrious
  • insanitary
  • miasmic
  • mucky
  • muddy
  • nasty
  • noxious
  • pathogenetic
  • pathogenic
  • poisonous
  • polluted
  • sickening
  • smirched
  • soiled
  • sordid
  • stained
  • sullied
  • tainted
  • toxic
  • unclean
  • uncleanly
  • unhealthful
  • unhealthy
  • unhygienic
  • unsanitary
  • unsterile
  • unsterilized
  • unwashed
  • unwholesome

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 89 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanitary, such as: abluted, antibacterial, antibiotic, antiseptic, aseptic, bedraggled, beneficial.

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