MANICURED Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

manicured 1 of 2

adjective

as in groomed

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verb

past tense of manicure

as in pruned

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Adjective

The main yard is surrounded by more than $1 million in manicured landscaping. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 The film’s early images — lush fairways, orderly golf course rituals, bodies moving through a dewy, manicured world of leisure — project an intoxicating, utopian calm. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026 Along with manicured topiary that boasts just the right amount of whimsy, the home is part English manor, part country cottage, and entirely perfect. — Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 At Gorilla's Nest, near Volcanoes National Park, freestanding wood lodges look out onto soaring eucalyptus groves and manicured gardens. — Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2023

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Adjective

Before Grease, there was Greece John Travolta’s gelled hair in the 1978 musical film Grease was no match for the groomed hair of ancient Greek men.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of groomed

Verb

If desired, Meyer lemons can also be pruned in late winter to early spring to refine their shrubby look into a more tree-like appearance.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
Climbing Roses Climbing roses should not be pruned in the fall except to remove broken branches.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of pruned

Adjective

On admission, the patient usually arrives well-groomed, smelling nice, well-nourished, and — above all — deeply loved by the caregiver who has devoted a large chunk of their life to their wellbeing.

— Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of well-groomed

Adjective

The ribbed knit is absorbent and quick-drying with a combed cotton material that’s ultra-soft to the touch.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
For combed cotton, shorter fibers have been removed to enhance durability and the high-end look and feel.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026

Definition of combed

Verb

When Cleveland trimmed the lead to 3-1 in the sixth inning, Tampa answered with a two-run homer by Junior Caminero in the seventh.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
Brunet trimmed the Ducks’ lead with his first goal early in the second, connecting on a power play in the 23-year-old defenseman’s sixth NHL game.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of trimmed

Adjective

What followed was a meticulous restoration focused on preserving the original structures and historical details, and eventually, the addition of a couple of new buildings in the same vernacular to accommodate larger suites.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
That setup, thanks in large part to Pask’s meticulous set-dressing, gives Crystal and his director Scott Ellis a potent visual metaphor.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of meticulous

Verb

China Strategy Sales were clipped by ongoing store closures, with Kering shuttering 105 units in the first nine months of the year, including 25 Gucci boutiques.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Their participation builds your credibility by association and recordings can be clipped into social content that extends your reach, especially when guests share it too.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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