Neatness: meaning, definitions and examples

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neatness

 

[ ˈniːtnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal organization

The quality or state of being neat; tidiness.

Synonyms

cleanliness, orderliness, tidiness

Examples of usage

  • She always admired the neatness of his desk.
  • The neatness of her handwriting was impressive.
Context #2 | Noun

appearance

The quality of being cleverly effective, stylish, or smart in appearance.

Synonyms

elegance, smartness, stylishness

Examples of usage

  • Her outfit was a perfect blend of neatness and sophistication.
  • The neatness of the design caught everyone's attention.
Context #3 | Noun

precision

The quality of being done with precision or accuracy.

Synonyms

accuracy, meticulousness, precision

Examples of usage

  • The neatness with which he solved the math problem was commendable.
  • The neatness of his workmanship was evident in every detail.

Translations

Translations of the word "neatness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrumação

🇮🇳 साफ-सफाई

🇩🇪 Ordnung

🇮🇩 keteraturan

🇺🇦 акуратність

🇵🇱 czystość

🇯🇵 整然

🇫🇷 propreté

🇪🇸 orden

🇹🇷 düzen

🇰🇷 정돈

🇸🇦 نظافة

🇨🇿 čistota

🇸🇰 čistota

🇨🇳 整洁

🇸🇮 čistost

🇮🇸 hreinlæti

🇰🇿 тазалық

🇬🇪 სისუფთავე

🇦🇿 təmizlik

🇲🇽 orden

Etymology

The word 'neatness' originated from Middle English 'nete' which meant 'clean' or 'pure'. It evolved to 'neat' in the 15th century which referred to cleanliness and tidiness. The suffix '-ness' was added to form 'neatness' in the 16th century, emphasizing the quality or state of being neat. Over time, 'neatness' has come to represent not just tidiness, but also precision and elegance.

See also: neaten.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,467, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.