WELL-GROOMED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

well-groomed

adjective

ˈwel-ˈgrümd

Definition of well-groomed

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 Clear gloss nails rely on a clear high-gloss finish that immediately makes the hands appear well-groomed and elegant. — Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2025 Sitting in a Syrian cafe in Neukölln, a culturally diverse district of the German capital, Modamani is smiling and well-groomed. — Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025 Final Words Built for those who expect excellence without complication, the Sunseeker Elite X7 helps keep your lawn well-groomed with little to no manual effort. — William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for well-groomed

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The tidy nature of the buildings, which had once been a source of pride for Shawn, now appeared threatening in its precision.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Try to put your economy-of-motion hat on and organize each step of the process in a way that’s organized and tidy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of tidy

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Drawing on his experiences as a wrestler and 24-hour gym-bro style, fits were kept trim so Dong could wear, say, a pair of training shorts ($98) with a matching black quarter zip ($155) to workout in between market appointments in Paris.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Designers suggest using bold shades for walls, trim, or ceilings, while balancing intensity with neutral tones.

— Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of trim

Adjective

There is also a focus on air and light, with the main lobby and restaurant having vast open walls, open-air ceilings, indoor gardens, and neat pools of water, all of which allow the Mediterranean breeze to circulate through.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
As pony hair has become more broadly popular in sneakers, particularly with animal prints, Nike has also outfitted other versions of the Air Force 1 Low with a neater length of the material.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of neat

Adjective

Tucked into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos rises from 9,207 to 12,163 feet and packs more than 1,200 acres of terrain into a surprisingly distinctive ski experience, from groomed runs to steep chutes and bowls.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Zermatt aims to offer skiing 365 days a year and in a normal summer from May to late October, the resort operates 13 miles (21 kilometers) of groomed runs plus a snow park on the Theodul Glacier near the border with Italy.

— Rob Hodgetts, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

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