well-groomed
/'wel'grumd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Neat and tidy in appearance, especially regarding hair and clothing: Describes a person who maintains a clean, orderly, and tasteful appearance, often implying careful attention to personal grooming and attire.
- Carefully maintained and presented: Can also describe something, like an animal or a garden, that shows signs of meticulous care and upkeep.
Usage
- Used to describe a person's overall appearance as clean, neat, and stylish.
- Often implies a consistent and deliberate effort in personal care.
- Can be used in both formal and informal contexts to compliment someone's appearance.
Examples
- Describing a person:
- He arrived at the interview looking well-groomed in a sharp suit and polished shoes.
- She is always well-groomed, with her hair perfectly styled.
- Describing an animal or object:
- The horses at the show were all exceptionally well-groomed.
- Their well-groomed lawn is the envy of the neighborhood.
Advanced Usage
- "To be well-groomed": A common phrase describing the state of having a neat appearance.
- For the gala, all guests are expected to be well-groomed.
- Used in professional or social contexts where appearance is considered important.
Variants and Related Words
- Groomed (adj): Often used similarly, but can sometimes imply preparation for a specific role (e.g., ).
- Well-dressed (adj): Specifically emphasizes stylish clothing, but does not necessarily include the aspect of personal grooming like hair and neatness.
- Neat (adj): Tidy and orderly, a more general term that can apply to appearance, spaces, or work.
- Dapper (adj): Neat and trim in dress and appearance, often used for men (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- Kempt: Neat and tidy (often used in the phrase "well-kempt").
- Polished: Refined, elegant, and sophisticated in appearance or manner.
- Spruce: Neat, smart, and trim in appearance.
Antonyms
- Unkempt: Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
- Sloppy: Careless and untidy in appearance.
- Disheveled: (Of a person's hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To put one's best foot forward": To make a good impression, often involving being well-groomed.
- She wanted to put her best foot forward at the meeting, so she made sure she was well-groomed.
- "Dressed to the nines": Dressed very smartly or elaborately. This idiom focuses more on clothing than overall grooming.
Adjective
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having your hair neatly brushed and combed
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having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
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