well-groomed

[wel-groomd, -groomd]

adjective

1. having the hair, skin, etc., well cared for; well-dressed, clean, and neat.

   a well-groomed young man.

2. (of an animal) tended, cleaned, combed, etc., with great care.

3. carefully cared for; neat; tidy.

   a well-groomed lawn.

well-groomed

adjective

1. (of a person) having a tidy pleasing appearance

2. kept tidy and neat

   a well-groomed garden

3. (of an animal) well turned out and tended

   a well-groomed horse

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-groomed¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

At its best, Orange County comes across as well-groomed, generous of creature comforts, pretty in a standardized, debutante fashion, in part from master planning that has become a worldwide model.

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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.

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Keeping dogs and other furry animals like cats well-groomed prevents the build-up of matted fur, which can make it harder for them to stay cool.

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New York players will be allowed to sport ‘well-groomed beards.’

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Keeping your plants clean and well-groomed also helps reduce insect and disease problems.

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