well-groomed

adjective

ˈwel-ˈgrümd How to pronounce well-groomed (audio)
Definition of well-groomednext
as in tidy
being clean and in good order the famously well-groomed farms of the Amish

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Recent Examples of well-groomed The hair and make-up for the show were kept well-groomed and natural-looking with an emphasis on glowing skin, a trend that seems to be set for 2025. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Do keep up the mowing to have a neat and well-groomed lawn. — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024 The runs are well-groomed, and longer than on other mountains nearby. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-groomed
  1. tidy
  2. trim
  3. neat
Adjective
  • Crypto holders had the chance to make a tidy profit selling off some of their coins—despite the fact that the stockpile in the end simply included bitcoin and all other crypto assets seized by the government, rendering the details in Trump’s posts moot.
    — Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Released in 1988, it's rated R and runs a tidy 96 minutes.
    — Joe Guillen, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of tidy
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  • Roan donned a metallic satin set from Rabanne’s spring 2025 collection, which consisted of a pleated backless halter top and matching skirt with lace trim.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited is the top tier trim, with 4 doors, 2 rows of seats, and can carry 5 passengers, with the ability to tow up to 2,700 lbs.
    — Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of trim
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  • Mel’s check is a standard-TV version of what birth usually looks like: a quick duck under the blanket, with everything neat and covered up.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
  • These versatile spirits can be sipped neat, mixed into classic cocktails, or even paired with your favorite meals.
    — Emily Price, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of neat

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“Well-groomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-groomed. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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