Appearance - Describing Appearance

Here you will learn some English words related to describing appearances such as "disheveled", "groomed", and "shabby".

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fastidious

[Adjective]

very attentive and paying close attention to small or specific aspects of a task or situation

Ex: The architect was fastidious about the placement of every detail in the building design .

smart

[Adjective]

(of people or clothes) looking neat, tidy, and elegantly fashionable

Ex: The smart outfit she chose for the interview made a great first impression on her potential employer .

spruce

[Adjective]

smart, stylish, and well-groomed in appearance

Ex: His spruce appearance impressed the board members.

clean-cut

[Adjective]

neat and conventional appearance, hairstyle, or behavior

Ex: A clean‑cut uniform gave the team a professional look.

dapper

[Adjective]

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

Ex: His dapper appearance made him a hit with the ladies at the party.

groomed

[Adjective]

well-cared for, tidy, and well-maintained in appearance or behavior

Ex: A groomed trail made the hike easier .

trim

[Adjective]

neat and well-groomed

Ex: She kept her workspace trim and organized.

skanky

[Adjective]

disheveled, unkempt, or provocative appearance that is perceived as distasteful or inappropriate

Ex: He avoided the skanky alley behind the bar .

scruffy

[Adjective]

having an appearance that is untidy, dirty, or worn out

Ex: The small , scruffy bookstore on the corner was filled with charming , well-loved books .

shabby

[Adjective]

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

Ex: The traveler , dressed in shabby attire , carried only a small bag .

down-at-heel

[Adjective]

having a shabby or unkempt appearance

Ex: His down‑at‑heel shoes told of hard times.

disheveled

[Adjective]

having an untidy appearance

Ex: He always looked disheveled, even after spending hours getting ready in the morning .

ragged

[Adjective]

(of clothes) shabby, old and in poor condition

Ex: The travelers emerged from the forest with ragged garments torn by branches .

slovenly

[Adjective]

lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming

Ex: The report was written in a slovenly, careless style .

windswept

[Adjective]

describing an appearance that has been affected by the wind, often implying a slightly disheveled yet attractive look

Ex: The actor 's windswept appearance suited the adventurous role .

snappy

[Adjective]

neat and stylish

Ex: His snappy haircut suited him perfectly .

well-groomed

[Adjective]

neatly and stylishly cared for in appearance, often referring to personal hygiene, hair, and clothing

Ex: A well-groomed appearance is essential for making a good first impression .

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