bathomania

bæθəʊməˈniːə

Definitions

1. noun

an excessive or irrational desire for bathing or taking baths

“The celebrity’s constant need to bathe sparked rumors of bathomania.”

2. noun

an obsession with cleanliness or hygiene

“The doctor warned her patient about the dangers of developing bathomania.”

Synonyms

  • hygienism
  • obsession

Antonyms

  • dirtiness
  • uncleanliness