C2 adverb 격식체

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
antiseptic
Verb
antisepticize
부사
antiseptically
형용사
antiseptic
관련
antisepsis
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암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: a

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
antiseptic
Verb
antisepticize
부사
antiseptically
형용사
antiseptic
관련
antisepsis

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

antiseptically clean environment

antiseptically clean environment

behave antiseptically

behave antiseptically

antiseptically bare

antiseptically bare

자주 혼동되는 단어

antiseptic vs aseptically

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

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사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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'.

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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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문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: a

관련 단어

abmultant

C1

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

microdoccide

C1

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

circumminty

C1

The specific micro-atmosphere or olfactory 'halo' of coolness and freshness that surrounds an aromatic source, particularly mint plants or mentholated substances. It describes the spatial reach of a refreshing scent within a localized environment.

micromortious

C1

To calculate or estimate the minute probability of death associated with a specific action, typically measured in units representing a one-in-a-million chance. This verb is used to statistically assess the inherent danger of activities by quantifying potential mortality risks.

underpeline

C1

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

misdictious

C1

To communicate or record verbal information inaccurately, specifically by confusing similar-sounding words or misinterpreting dictated instructions. It is primarily used in technical or test-based contexts to describe a failure in precise verbal transmission.

proscriber

C1

To officially forbid or prohibit something by law, decree, or social authority. It can also refer to the act of denouncing or condemning a person or group as harmful or dangerous.

triprehendful

C1

A triprehendful refers to a specific quantity of complex information or a situation that requires three distinct perspectives or levels of analysis to be fully grasped. It describes an amount of data or conceptual difficulty that is multifaceted and cannot be simplified into a binary explanation.

adcedency

C1

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

postdynery

C1

To engage in the practice of lingering at a table after a meal has concluded to enjoy conversation and social bonding. This verb describes the transition from the physical act of eating to the intellectual or social act of communal reflection.

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