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

Trade restrictions are breaking up world markets, but not into tidy blocs.

— Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Trim thick plants near your home’s foundation, move piles of leaves or debris, and keep the yard tidy.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of tidy

Adjective

Owner complaints around the current-generation Tundra have included interior rattles and occasional trim or electronic issues.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
But the new seating configuration is part of a dizzying pricing and options matrix that will translate to the six-seat configuration adding $4,000 to $6,000 to the bill depending on the trim and interior color.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of trim

Adjective

This will help keep the plant looking tidy and neat, since new flowers will emerge from the nearest node or set of leaves rather than from the top of the stem.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
Tear the loaf into generous, craggy chunks rather than neat little cubes, and err on the side of bigger pieces.

— Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of neat

Adjective

The result is reminiscent of healthy-looking natural nails—only more well-groomed, even, and mirror-like.

— Paula Oelbaum, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2026
Snowmobiling, in particular, is a big deal here, with a hearty network of 750 groomed trails within the larger Hamilton County.

— Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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