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well-groomed

American  
[wel-groomd, -groomd] / ˈwɛlˈgrumd, -ˈgrʊmd /

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 British  

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
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Etymology

Origin of well-groomed

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Well groomed and conservatively dressed, she looked far younger than her age.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2010

Well groomed, handsome, quick of his movement, he looked as he was, every inch a soldier.

From On the Fringe of the Great Fight by Nasmith, George G. (George Gallie)

Well groomed, wearing well-creased trousers, holding their hats and walking sticks.

From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth

Well groomed, with flowing mane and tail, and with the brand on its flank being almost imperceptible, the animal was far different in appearance from most of the cow-ponies.

From Hopalong Cassidy's Rustler Round-Up by Mulford, Clarence Edward

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