ABLUTED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

abluted

adjective

Definition of abluted

as in washed

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Recent Examples of abluted The fabs demand caution, reverence, and of course the hygiene of an abluted priest. — Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2023

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Adjective

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.

— Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of washed

Adjective

Wellness informs every aspect of life on board, from ensuring purified air and maximum comfort during sleep to the study of color schemes for different times of the day.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
This grading is critically different from that of purified products graded for use in sterile injectable drugs.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of purified

Adjective

As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Here’s what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanitary

Adjective

Plus, the product features a push-jar for extra hygienic application (AKA, no scooping product out of the jar with your fingers).

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Once dry, the items can remain protected inside the machine in a hygienic storage environment supported by a medical-grade HEPA filter.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of hygienic

Adjective

Asha Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug If your patio is feeling sterile, layering in accents like an outdoor rug is the key to achieving a cozier vibe.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
The sterile design didn’t have seats and encouraged people to order strictly via its mobile app.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of sterile

Adjective

At the opening, Lafayette 148 NorthPark will feature its fall 2026 collection, including exclusive leather colorways created for Dallas, precise tailoring and signature white shirts informed by the archives and three decades of craftsmanship.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
The suspects were arrested while traveling in white vans near RAF Fairford.

— Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

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