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

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

From Seattle Times

The Air Force has a similar policy, banning full beards with some exceptions, and allowing well-groomed mustaches.

From Washington Times

Several sported well-groomed mustaches — an incongruous nod to Movember, an annual global fundraising campaign in which men grow mustaches throughout November.

From Seattle Times

Additionally, hair on all students must be clean, well-groomed, geometrical and not an unnatural color or variation.

From Seattle Times

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

Related Words

• dapper
• turned out