Definitions and Examples of brushed, neat, tidy
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having been cleaned or groomed with a brush.
Example
She looked much better after she had brushed her hair and put on some makeup.
Tidy and well-organized; free from dirt or clutter.
Example
His desk was always neat and tidy, with everything in its proper place.
tidy
Clean and well-organized; free from mess or disorder.
Example
She spent the morning cleaning the house and making sure everything was tidy and in its place.
Key Differences: brushed vs neat vs tidy
- 1Brushed refers specifically to grooming with a brush or comb.
- 2Neat implies a sense of orderliness and organization.
- 3Tidy suggests cleanliness and freedom from mess or clutter.
Effective Usage of brushed, neat, tidy
- 1Personal Grooming: Use brushed to describe well-groomed hair or clothing.
- 2Organization: Use neat and tidy to describe a clean and well-organized space.
- 3Cleaning: Use neat and tidy to describe a space that is free from mess or clutter.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unbrushed are brushed, neat, and tidy. Use these words to describe personal grooming, organization, and cleanliness. Brushed refers specifically to grooming with a brush or comb, neat implies orderliness and organization, and tidy suggests cleanliness and freedom from mess or clutter.
