Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being neat, orderly, and smart in appearance or arrangement. It describes a condition of tidiness, compactness, or being well-maintained. - Example: The trimness of the garden impressed all the visitors. 2. A state of good physical condition or fitness. It can imply leanness and a lack of excess. - Example: The athlete maintained his trimness through rigorous training.

Usage Examples

• The trimness of her uniform reflected her disciplined nature.
• He admired the trimness of the newly designed sports car.
• After months of dieting, she finally achieved a noticeable trimness.

Advanced Usage

• "In good trim": This is a related idiomatic phrase meaning in good order, condition, or health. While "trimness" is the noun form, this phrase is commonly used.
  • The old house was in good trim after the renovations.
  • He keeps his boat in good trim.

Variants and Related Words

• Trim (adjective): Neat and smart in appearance; in good physical condition.
  • Example: She looked very trim in her new suit.
• Trim (verb): To make something neat or of the desired size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts.
  • Example: He trimmed the hedge.
• Trimly (adverb): In a trim manner; neatly.
  • Example: The soldiers were dressed trimly.

Synonyms

• Neatness: The quality of being tidy and in order.
• Tidiness: The state of being arranged neatly and in order.
• Spruceness: Neatness and smartness in appearance.
• Orderliness: The quality of being well-arranged or systematic.

Antonyms

• Untidiness: The state of not being neat or orderly.
• Messiness: The quality of being dirty or untidy.
• Disorder: A state of confusion and lack of organization.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• In fighting trim: In excellent condition, ready for a contest or challenge.
  • The team is in fighting trim for the championship.
• Trim one's sails: To adapt or adjust to new circumstances, especially by reducing one's ambitions or expenses.
  • With the economic downturn, the company had to trim its sails.

Noun

1. a state of arrangement or appearance
   • in good trim