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Clean and tidy in appearance or character
“It was just how I had left it, neat and tidy, with everything in perfect order.”
Dressed in a tidily stylish or presentable manner
“The latest issue features the star looking neat in a dress suit with an antique design.”
Having a simple, tidy and pleasing appearance
“Val was a good lawman, but not exactly noted for his neat appearance nor his generosity with his money.”
Pure and free from impurities
“And I followed that with a large shot of neat single malt whisky.”
Generally good in quality or character
“There is also a good, neat performance by the ever-dependable Colin Gordon as an obtrusive journalist.”
Done with or demonstrating skill or efficiency
“The melodies of dual guitarists Martin Courtney and Matt Mondanile weave around one another with nimble surety, bolstered by the neat basswork of Alex Bleeker.”
Petite or dainty in size or design
“Alice Gray bought a charming hat, the veil, and a neat little handbag with nickel clasps.”
Showing cleverness, ingenuity or inventiveness
“It's a neat solution to an age-old problem.”
Immaculately clean or pure
Brief, concise, and to the point
Helpful or useful for a given purpose
Being clear enough to be read, readable, particularly for handwriting
Well chosen or suited to the circumstances
Having a pleasing shape that is pleasant to look at
Currently popular, fashionable, or in demand
Having been carefully thought out in advance
Relating to things (such as clothing) that are suggestive of poshness or class
That has been trimmed
Persuasive in speech or expression, often in an insincere or deceptive way
Cunningly resourceful
An animal of the cattle group, which also includes buffaloes and bison
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