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Definitions

neat

[neet] / nit /
ADJECTIVE
arranged well, uncluttered
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accurate elegant immaculate orderly precise sleek slick smart spotless tidy well-kept
WEAK
apple-pie order chic dainty dapper exact fastidious finical finicky in good order in good shape methodical natty neat as a pin nice prim proper regular shipshape spick-and-span spruce systematic trim turned out well-groomed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless dirty disorganized rough unfashionable untidy
WEAK
disorderly messy sloppy slovenly unkempt
ADJECTIVE
clever, practiced
Synonyms
STRONGEST
efficient effortless elegant graceful handy precise quick stylish
WEAK
able adept adroit agile apt artful deft dexterous expert finished nimble proficient ready skillful speedy well-judged
Antonyms
STRONGEST
awkward careless inept unhandy
WEAK
unpracticed

Example Sentences

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Hansen said he was looking forward to an up-close view of the far side of the Moon and seeing "an eclipse of the Sun behind the Moon, which will be pretty neat."

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

A slight figure in neat shirts and jackets, Magyar seemed too slick and urbane to reach the hearts of the rural electorate, but has proven himself a strong challenger.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In the face of complexity, she chooses neat conclusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Even her appointments with her psychiatrists are done by video from her neat, minimalist home.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The fish was missing neat round circles of flesh.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.