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well-groomed

[/wɛl ˈɡruːmd/]
adjective
bem-arrumado
1. Having a neat, clean, and tidy appearance; carefully maintained in terms of personal hygiene and clothing
He arrived at the interview looking well-groomed and professional.
Ele chegou à entrevista com uma aparência bem-arrumada e profissional.
2. Having neatly trimmed and maintained hair, beard, or facial features
The well-groomed gentleman had impeccable attention to detail.
O cavalheiro bem-arrumado tinha uma atenção impecável aos detalhes.
3. Carefully prepared or presented in a polished manner
The company presented a well-groomed image to the public.
A empresa apresentava uma imagem bem cuidada ao público.
NYC Slang
sharp, put-together
Synonyms
neattidypolishedsmartimmaculatedapperkempt
Antonyms
unkemptdisheveledmessyslovenlyuntidyscruffy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bem-arrumado
Most common translation across Brazil
General Brazilian
bem-cuidado
Alternative emphasizing care and maintenance
Portugal
bem-apresentado
Commonly used in formal contexts
Portugal
bem-asseado
Emphasizes cleanliness and neatness

Related Idioms & Phrases

dressed to the nines (similar sense of impeccable appearance)
look one's best
spick and span (cleanliness aspect)
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