Antiseptic

Quick meaning: Antiseptic is an adjective meaning Of or relating to antisepsis or the use of antiseptics.

Meaning

Of or relating to antisepsis or the use of antiseptics.

More Meanings

1. (pharmacology) Capable of preventing microbial infection.
2. Very clean; aseptic.
3. Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized.
4. (Internet slang) Deliberate misspelling of antisemitic.
5. (pharmacology) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

Example Sentences

Forget all those Christmas cards with their ideal scenarios and antiseptic smiles. Stables are filthy and they stink[…]

The [Supreme Court's emergency ruling in Trump v. J.G.G.]—an unsigned opinion from the Court’s conservative bloc, minus Amy Coney Barrett—is strangely antiseptic.

Wiping down surfaces with antiseptic, avoiding handshakes, and foregoing the kiss on the cheeks popular in Europe, are suggestions from world health bodies in response to the new virus.

This judicious representation of brutality, domestic violence and struggle empowers women trying to break the shame and fear propagated by the antiseptic whitewashing of conventional media.

Word Forms

• antiseptics

Synonyms for antiseptic

Depending on context, synonyms include sterile, clean, aseptic, disinfectant, cleansing, bactericidal.

Antonyms for antiseptic

Common opposites include septic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disinfectant, purifying, cleansing, germicidal, bactericidal, sterile.

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