well-groomed
Americanadjective
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having the hair, skin, etc., well cared for; well-dressed, clean, and neat.
a well-groomed young man.
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(of an animal) tended, cleaned, combed, etc., with great care.
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carefully cared for; neat; tidy.
a well-groomed lawn.
adjective
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(of a person) having a tidy pleasing appearance
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kept tidy and neat
a well-groomed garden
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(of an animal) well turned out and tended
a well-groomed horse
Etymology
Origin of well-groomed
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The brand saw its best third-quarter sales in a decade, partly thanks to our well-groomed friend here.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
The film sees the usually well-groomed Irishman transform into a bearded Ron, the gregarious one-time trade union leader turned unlikely amateur sleuth, in a new Netflix movie based on the first book in the series.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025
With his tight military-coded T-shirts, trimmed beard, and long and well-groomed hair, Herrera aims to look like an action star.
From Slate • May 28, 2024
However, Southwest’s guide to traveling on a guest pass states travelers should “dress to impress. While Southwest’s dress code is relaxed and casual, you will be expected to present a clean, well-groomed and tasteful appearance.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023
Later that day, I took Barack to lunch at the fancy restaurant on the first floor of our office building, a place packed with well-groomed bankers and lawyers power lunching over meals priced like dinners.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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