What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “polluted”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “polluted”

The antonyms of polluted are clean and pure. The antonyms clean and pure convey a positive or desirable state. It implies a lack of contamination, impurities, or harmful substances.

Explore all Antonyms of “polluted”

• clean
• pure

Definitions and Examples of clean, pure

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

clean

Free from dirt, pollution, or harmful substances; not contaminated.

Example

The air in the countryside is so clean and fresh compared to the city's polluted air.

pure

Not mixed with anything else; free from impurities or contaminants.

Example

The water in the mountain stream is so pure that you can drink it without any treatment.

Key Differences: clean vs pure

• 1. Clean refers to the absence of dirt, pollution, or harmful substances.
• 2. Pure refers to the absence of any other substance, including impurities or contaminants.

Effective Usage of clean, pure

• 1. Environmental Issues: Use polluted to describe environmental problems and clean or pure to describe solutions.
• 2. Personal Hygiene: Use clean and pure to describe personal hygiene habits and products.
• 3. Food and Drinks: Use pure to describe food and drinks that are free from additives or preservatives.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Clean refers to the absence of dirt, pollution, or harmful substances, while pure refers to the absence of any other substance, including impurities or contaminants. Use these words to discuss environmental issues, personal hygiene, and food and drinks.