C2 adverb Formell

antiseptic

/ˌæntiˈseptɪkli/

To perform an action in a manner that is scrupulously clean, sterile, and free from germs; metaphorically, it refers to doing something in a cold, clinical, or impersonal way that lacks human warmth or character.

Beispiele

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1

She wiped the kitchen counters antiseptically after preparing the raw poultry.

She wiped the kitchen counters antiseptically after preparing the raw poultry.

2

The lab technician handled the samples antiseptically to ensure the integrity of the results.

The lab technician handled the samples antiseptically to ensure the integrity of the results.

3

My aunt's house is always so antiseptically clean that I'm afraid to sit on the sofa.

My aunt's house is always so antiseptically clean that I'm afraid to sit on the sofa.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
antiseptic
Verb
antisepticize
Adverb
antiseptically
Adjektiv
antiseptic
Verwandt
antisepsis
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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'sepsis' (decay/poison). To do something antiseptically is to act in a way that fights off rot or germs.

Schnelles Quiz

The operating theater was _____ prepared before the patient was brought in.

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Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

She wiped the kitchen counters antiseptically after preparing the raw poultry.

everyday

She wiped the kitchen counters antiseptically after preparing the raw poultry.

2

The lab technician handled the samples antiseptically to ensure the integrity of the results.

formal

The lab technician handled the samples antiseptically to ensure the integrity of the results.

3

My aunt's house is always so antiseptically clean that I'm afraid to sit on the sofa.

informal

My aunt's house is always so antiseptically clean that I'm afraid to sit on the sofa.

4

The environment was maintained antiseptically throughout the duration of the biological experiment.

academic

The environment was maintained antiseptically throughout the duration of the biological experiment.

5

The corporate merger was executed antiseptically, with little regard for the long-standing company culture.

business

The corporate merger was executed antiseptically, with little regard for the long-standing company culture.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
antiseptic
Verb
antisepticize
Adverb
antiseptically
Adjektiv
antiseptic
Verwandt
antisepsis

Häufige Kollokationen

antiseptically clean antiseptically clean
antiseptically white antiseptically white
antiseptically prepared antiseptically prepared
antiseptically cold antiseptically cold
antiseptically treated antiseptically treated

Häufige Phrasen

antiseptically clean environment

antiseptically clean environment

behave antiseptically

behave antiseptically

antiseptically bare

antiseptically bare

Wird oft verwechselt mit

antiseptic vs aseptically

Aseptically means preventing the entry of microorganisms, whereas antiseptically often implies the active destruction of existing ones.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use this word when you want to emphasize extreme cleanliness or a lack of emotional warmth. It is most common in medical contexts or when critiquing modern, minimalist aesthetics that feel 'too' clean.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the adjective 'antiseptic' where the adverb 'antiseptically' is required to modify a verb, such as saying 'he cleaned it antiseptic' instead of 'antiseptically'.

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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Anti' (against) + 'sepsis' (decay/poison). To do something antiseptically is to act in a way that fights off rot or germs.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'anti' (against) and 'septikos' (rotten or putrefying).

Grammatikmuster

Modifies verbs of cleaning (scrub, wipe, wash) Commonly used to modify adjectives (antiseptically clean) No comparative or superlative forms (more/most antiseptically) are typically used
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Kultureller Kontext

In architectural and interior design criticism, 'antiseptically' is frequently used negatively to describe spaces that feel like hospitals—efficient but devoid of soul.

Schnelles Quiz

The operating theater was _____ prepared before the patient was brought in.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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