Describing Appearance

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

She is a fastidious editor, meticulously checking every sentence for errors.

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

My daughter is a smart student, and her teachers appreciate her enthusiasm for learning.

smart, stylish, and well-groomed in appearance

He looked spruce in his tailored suit.

neat and conventional appearance, hairstyle, or behavior

The clean‑cut student wore a crisp shirt and polished shoes.

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

He looked incredibly dapper in his tailored suit and polished shoes.

a man who is getting married

The groom looked dashing in his tailored suit as he waited at the altar.

to make something, like clothing, look better by adding decorative elements

She decided to trim her plain dress with a delicate lace to give it a more elegant look.

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

His skanky clothes looked like they hadn't been washed in weeks.

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

After a long day of hiking, his clothes looked scruffy and covered in dust.

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

He showed up to the job interview looking shabby, with wrinkled clothes and unkempt hair.

having a shabby or unkempt appearance

The down‑at‑heel hotel had peeling paint and broken furniture.

having an untidy appearance

His hair was disheveled after the long day at work.

a small piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning

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

His slovenly clothes were stained and wrinkled.

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

She arrived with a windswept look after walking along the beach.

(of a person) inclined to speaking irritably or responding in a sharp or offensive manner

Whenever she's stressed, she becomes snappy and short-tempered with everyone around her.

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

He always looked well-groomed in his tailored suits and polished shoes.