well-groomed

adjective

ˈwel-ˈgrümd 

-ˈgru̇md

1

: well-dressed and scrupulously neat

well-groomed men

2

: made neat, tidy, and attractive down to the smallest details

a well-groomed lawn

Synonyms of well-groomed

• tidy
• trim
• tidied
• neat
• groomed

Examples of well-groomed in a Sentence

the famously well-groomed farms of the Amish

Recent Examples on the Web

Their kids often come across as highly regulated, well-groomed, and polite to their parents and other adults. — Kelley King Heyworth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2026

Their fur is so thick and well-groomed that the water droplets don’t get down to their skin. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026

Not only do the dogs appear remarkably well-groomed for a bunch of strays, but many of them appear to be wearing collars. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for well-groomed

• foredoomed
• unconsumed
• assumed
• consumed
• costumed
• entombed
• exhumed
• perfumed
• presumed
• resumed
• subsumed
• bloomed