groomed

• Beschreibt einen Menschen, der sauber, ordentlich und gepflegt aussieht und sich gut kleidet. Bezieht sich auch auf Tiere, besonders Hunde oder Pferde, deren Fell gebürstet und sauber ist.

Describes a person who is well-dressed, neat, and clean in appearance.

1. Neat and tidy appearanceB1formal

   Having a clean, well-maintained, and polished appearance, especially regarding hair, clothing, and overall presentation.

   Gepflegt

   • He always looks well-groomed in his business suit.
   • The actor was impeccably groomed for the red carpet event.
   • She keeps her eyebrows perfectly groomed.

   Synonymedapperimmaculateneatpolishedsmartsprucetidytrim

   Antonymebedraggleddisheveledmessyscruffyshabbysloppyslovenlyunkempt

2. Prepared or trainedB2formal

   Having been prepared, trained, or developed for a specific role or purpose.

   Vorbereitet

   • The young athlete was groomed for the Olympics from an early age.
   • He was groomed to take over the family business.
   • The candidate was carefully groomed for the leadership position.

   Synonymecultivateddevelopeddrilledpreparedprimedtrained

   Antonymeundevelopedunpreparedunskilleduntrained

• Verb, das die Pflege und Reinigung des eigenen oder tierischen Äußeren bezeichnet oder die Vorbereitung bzw. Schulung einer Person für eine bestimmte Rolle oder Tätigkeit.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, or preparing someone for a particular role or activity.

1. Clean and tidy an animalB1formal

   To brush, clean, and care for the coat or fur of an animal, especially a horse or dog.

   Ein Tier pflegen

   • She grooms her horse every morning before riding.
   • The dog needs to be groomed regularly to keep its coat healthy.
   • He spent an hour grooming the pony for the competition.

   Synonymebrushcleancombcurrytend

2. Prepare someone for a roleB2formal

   To train or prepare someone for a particular job, position, or activity.

   Auf eine Rolle vorbereiten

   • The company is grooming him for a management position.
   • She was groomed from a young age to become a professional dancer.
   • The coach groomed the young athlete for the Olympics.

   Synonymecoachcultivatementornurtureprepareprimereadytraintutor

   Antonymediscourageignoreneglect

3. Make oneself neat and tidyB1formal

   To clean and arrange one's own appearance, such as hair or clothes.

   Sich zurechtmachen

   • He groomed himself carefully before the interview.
   • She spent time grooming her hair for the party.
   • The actor groomed himself in front of the mirror before the show.

   Synonymefreshen uppreenprimpsmarten upspruce uptidy

   Antonymedishevelmessmussuntidy