Synonyms for
Neat
Definition
Neat means clean and tidy.
Synonyms & similar words
keen
groovy
swell
refined
orderly
bully
peachy
smashing
straight
great
tasteful
slapup
nifty
dandy
fullstrength
corking
bangup
clean
cracking
notbad
tidy
orderly
organized
well-kept
shipshape
spotless
immaculate
clean
trim
spruce
smart
spick-and-span
uncluttered
ordered
systematic
methodical
meticulous
careful
precise
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- neat trick
- neat package
- neat idea
- neat solution
- neat design
- neat job
- neat handwriting
Word family
Usage note
While 'neat' can mean tidy, it also commonly means excellent or impressive, especially in informal contexts. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.
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Example sentences
- I like to keep my desk neat and organized.
- The kitchen was so neat, it looked like no one had used it.
- He always dresses in a neat suit for work.
- The teacher complimented Sarah on her neat handwriting.
- The gardener kept the lawn neat and well-trimmed.
Quotes
'I am not a neat freak, but I do like to have some semblance of order in my life.' - Robin S. Sharma
'I'm a very clean, neat person.' - Donald Trump
'I'm not a neat freak. I'm not like a guy that has to have everything in its place.' - Tom Brady