Synonyms for

Neat

Verb / ni:t / Another word for neat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Neat means clean and tidy.

Synonyms & similar words

cracking nifty corking dandy bangup swell fullstrength groovy bully great notbad straight clean peachy keen orderly refined slapup tasteful smashing 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

orderly tidy methodical systematic

Informal

clean shipshape spruce slick

Literary

pristine immaculate unblemished

Antonyms

messy untidy disorderly sloppy cluttered unorganized

Common collocations

  • neat trick
  • neat package
  • neat idea
  • neat solution
  • neat design
  • neat job
  • neat handwriting

Word family

adjective neat
adverb neatly

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.

Example sentences

  1. I like to keep my desk neat and organized.
  2. The kitchen was so neat, it looked like no one had used it.
  3. He always dresses in a neat suit for work.
  4. The teacher complimented Sarah on her neat handwriting.
  5. 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

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