well-groomed

/ˌwel ˈɡruːmd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌwel ˈɡruːmd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwel-ˈgrümd How to pronounce well-groomed (audio) -ˈgru̇md/ (ame, mw)

well-groomed — adjective

1. describes a person whose hair, clothes, and general appearance are all very neat

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a person whose hair, clothes, and general appearance are all very neat and tidy, showing that they put effort into looking clean and presentable

例句

Théo arrived at the interview looking well-groomed in a dark suit and polished shoes.

well-groomed + formal context (interview)

The receptionists at the clinic all looked well-groomed, with clean uniforms and neatly combed hair.

同義詞
  • neat

    more general; can describe objects and places as well as people

  • well-dressed

    focuses specifically on clothing rather than overall grooming

  • smart

    informal British English; implies a clean, tidy, and stylish look

反義詞
  • unkempt

    direct opposite; describes messy or uncared-for appearance

  • scruffy

    informal; describes a deliberately untidy or neglected look

文法句型

be well-groomed

look well-groomed

appear well-groomed

keep + noun + well-groomed

用法筆記

Commonly used to describe people's overall appearance. Can also describe animals such as show dogs, but this is less frequent.

常見錯誤

❌She is a well-groomed worker who always meets deadlines.
✅She is a well-groomed worker who always wears neat, clean clothes.
💡well-groomed refers to physical appearance only, not work habits.