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clean-cut

/ˈkliːnˌkʌt/

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adjective

/ˈkliːnˌkʌt/B2formalamerican
  • ruОписывает человека, обычно мужчину, который имеет опрятный, аккуратный и добропорядочный внешний вид, часто ассоциирующийся с традиционным или респектабельным стилем.

Describes a person, typically a man, who has a neat, tidy, and wholesome appearance, often associated with a conventional or respectable style.

  1. Neat and smart in appearanceB1formal

    Having a neat, tidy, and well-groomed appearance, often suggesting respectability.

    ruАккуратный и опрятный

    • He had a clean-cut look with his short hair and pressed shirt.
    • The job candidate appeared clean-cut and professional.
    • She prefers a clean-cut style for her employees.

    Synonymsdapperneatsharpsmartsprucetidytrim

    Antonymsdisheveledmessyscruffyslovenlyunkempt

  2. Clear and distinct to the sensesB2formal

    Easily perceived or understood; sharply defined.

    ruЧёткий

    • The clean-cut lines of the modern building were striking.
    • There was a clean-cut difference between the two proposals.
    • The photograph had a clean-cut focus on the subject.

    Synonymsclear-cutcrispdefinitedistinctprecisesharpunambiguous

    Antonymsblurryindistinctobscurevague

Forms
  • more clean-cut comparative form
  • most clean-cut superlative form