What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “mangy”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “mangy”

The antonyms of mangy are well-groomed, well-kept, and neat. These antonyms describe a clean, tidy, and well-maintained appearance.

Explore all Antonyms of “mangy”

• neat
• well-groomed
• well-kept

Definitions and Examples of well-groomed, well-kept, neat

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

well-groomed

Having a clean, neat, and stylish appearance as a result of careful grooming.

Example

She always looks well-groomed with her neatly styled hair and polished nails.

well-kept

Maintained in good condition, clean, and tidy.

Example

The garden was well-kept with trimmed hedges and colorful flowers.

neat

Clean, tidy, and orderly in appearance or habits.

Example

He always keeps his desk neat and organized.

Key Differences: well-groomed vs well-kept vs neat

• 1. Well-groomed emphasizes the care taken in personal appearance.
• 2. Well-kept emphasizes the maintenance of an object or place.
• 3. Neat emphasizes the orderliness and tidiness of something.

Effective Usage of well-groomed, well-kept, neat

• 1. Describing Appearance: Use well-groomed to describe someone's personal appearance, and neat to describe the appearance of objects or places.
• 2. Complimenting: Use these antonyms to compliment someone on their appearance or the cleanliness of their surroundings.
• 3. Contrasting: Use these antonyms to contrast between a scruffy or unkempt appearance and a clean and tidy one.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of mangy describe a clean, tidy, and well-maintained appearance. Well-groomed emphasizes personal appearance, well-kept emphasizes maintenance, and neat emphasizes orderliness. Use these antonyms to describe appearance, compliment someone, or contrast between a scruffy and a clean appearance.