# groomed

/ˈɡɹumd/ (US) · /ɡɹˈuːmd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/groomed
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

having a clean and neat appearance. You use this to describe someone who has brushed hair, clean clothes, and looks well-cared for.

For teachers: having a neat, clean, and tidy appearance. Often used in the compound 'well-groomed' to describe a person's professional or social presentation.

## Examples

- He always looks perfectly groomed for his office job.
- The candidate arrived at the interview looking well-groomed and confident in a sharp suit.
- Maintaining a groomed appearance was considered essential for the staff at the luxury hotel, where every detail of presentation was strictly monitored.

## Usage notes

- Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'appear', or as part of the compound 'well-groomed'.

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