neat
Comparative
neater
Superlative
neatest
1
carefully arranged and in order
- She kept her desk neat and organized, with everything in its proper place.
- The kitchen counters were wiped clean, leaving them neat and tidy.
- The garden was meticulously maintained, with neat rows of flowers and vegetables.
- She admired how neat and tidy her friend's room was, with everything in its proper place.
- The teacher appreciated the students' neat work in their notebooks, with no messy scribbles or stray marks.
2
excellent, impressive, or highly enjoyable
- That was a neat trick, you should teach me how to do it.
- The concert was really neat, the band played all my favorite songs.
- He had a neat idea for solving the problem quickly.
- The vintage car looked neat after being fully restored.
- She found a neat little café with the best coffee in town.
3
(particularly of alcoholic drinks) not mixed with anything
Neat is a term used to describe a type of drink that is served without any ice, mixers, or dilution. This means that the drink is consumed as it is, at room temperature, and without any additional flavorings or ingredients. Neat drinks are most commonly associated with spirits, such as whiskey, brandy, or tequila, and are often enjoyed by those who appreciate the complex flavor and aroma of the spirit. Drinking a spirit neat allows the full range of flavors and aromas to be experienced, without any interference from mixers or ice. Neat drinks are often consumed as a sipping drink, and are typically enjoyed slowly, allowing the drinker to savor the flavors and aromas.
- He enjoys his scotch neat, with no added water or ice.
- She ordered a gin neat, just as she always does.
- The bartender served the whiskey neat, in a crystal glass.
- For a true taste, I recommend trying the rum neat.
- He prefers his drinks neat, without any unnecessary mixers.
Synonyms:
4
skillful and free from awkwardness or clumsiness
Synonyms:
5
done with care, precision, and attention to detail