English · Adjectives

neat

/niːt/

[/niːt/]

tidy, clean

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Arranged in a tidy, clean, and orderly way.

Example

Her handwriting is so neat that it looks almost printed.

Her handwriting is so neat that it looks almost printed.

Etymology

From Latin 'nitidus' (shining, elegant), via Old French 'net'.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes tidiness and, informally, something cool.

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