well-groomed

adjective

ˈwel-ˈgrümd How to pronounce well-groomed (audio)
-ˈgru̇md
Synonyms of well-groomednext
1
: well-dressed and scrupulously neat
well-groomed men
2
: made neat, tidy, and attractive down to the smallest details
a well-groomed lawn

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the famously well-groomed farms of the Amish
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Their fur is so thick and well-groomed that the water droplets don’t get down to their skin. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026 The runs are well-groomed, and longer than on other mountains nearby. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 Not only do the dogs appear remarkably well-groomed for a bunch of strays, but many of them appear to be wearing collars. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026 Their kids often come across as highly regulated, well-groomed, and polite to their parents and other adults. — Kelley King Heyworth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-groomed

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of well-groomed was in 1865

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“Well-groomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-groomed. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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