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 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 The runs are well-groomed, and longer than on other mountains nearby. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for well-groomed

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Adjective

Cousins’ two years with the Falcons weren’t the tidiest, and if inconsistent play follows him to Las Vegas, his 15th season could be his last chance to contribute.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Since 2017, Hebden has built up a tidy discography of sub rosa loosies and EPs under the alias, and even snuck out an ultra-limited vinyl anthology of them in 2021; some of those tracks first surfaced on the Four Tet album Parallel, in 2020.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026

Definition of tidy

Adjective

The trim, tidy house appears to harmonize with the scale of other homes in the neighborhood, but actually extends far back into its lot, providing southern exposure to every interior space.

— Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Having a trim lawn can add curb appeal to your home and create the perfect space for outdoor games during the summer months.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026

Definition of trim

Adjective

Down below, Metropole Underground brings a lick of turn-of-the-century Paris to Phnom Penh, with a neat menu of bar food and cocktails inspired by Metro lines across seven countries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Cassady’s symptoms did not arrive in a neat, recognizable pattern.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026

Definition of neat

Adjective

The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
The horses were well-groomed and healthy looking.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026

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