groomed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Neat, clean, and tidy in appearance; having been carefully prepared or maintained: Describes a person, animal, or thing that shows evident care and attention to cleanliness, order, and presentation.
Usage
The adjective "groomed" is used to describe the state of being well-maintained. It is often applied to a person's personal appearance (hair, clothing, nails) or to the cared-for appearance of an animal, especially a horse. It implies a polished, tidy, and intentional look resulting from effort.
Examples
- Describing a person's appearance:
- She arrived at the interview perfectly groomed, with a neat suit and polished shoes.
- The politician was always impeccably groomed for public appearances.
- Describing an animal:
- The show dog was beautifully groomed, its coat shining and brushed.
- Before the race, the jockey ensured his horse was thoroughly groomed.
Advanced Usage
- "Well-groomed": A common compound form that intensifies the meaning, emphasizing a high standard of neatness and care.
- The embassy staff were all well-groomed and professional.
- Metaphorical Use: Can be applied to non-living things to suggest meticulous preparation or maintenance.
- The groomed trails in the park are perfect for walking.
- He maintained a groomed and orderly garden.
Variants and Related Words
- Groom (verb): The action from which the adjective is derived. It means to clean, brush, and care for an animal's coat, or to make a person's appearance neat and tidy.
- He took time to groom his beard every morning.
- Grooming (noun): The act or process of making someone or something neat and tidy.
- Personal grooming is important in many customer-facing jobs.
Synonyms
- Neat: Clean and tidy in appearance.
- Tidy: Arranged neatly and in order.
- Well-kept: Maintained in good condition.
- Polished: Refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or manner.
- Primped: Made neat and trim in a careful, sometimes fussy, way.
Antonyms
- Ungroomed: Not cared for; messy or untidy.
- Disheveled: Untidy, disordered, especially in dress or hair.
- Unkempt: Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
- Scruffy: Shabby and untidy or dirty.
Adjective
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neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
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the manager was a beautifully groomed young man
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his horse was always groomed
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