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Self-grooming: meaning, definitions and examples

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self-grooming

[ ˈsɛlfˈɡruːmɪŋ ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

personal care

Self-grooming refers to the practice of taking care of one's personal appearance, hygiene, and overall well-being without the help of others. It includes activities such as bathing, brushing teeth, styling hair, and grooming nails.

Synonyms

personal grooming, self-care.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
self-grooming	Redundant entry; see the first entry for 'self-grooming.'
personal grooming	Similar to self-grooming, but slightly more formal. Often used in professional or social contexts where appearance plays an important role. The workshop covered tips on personal grooming for professionals. Her personal grooming was always immaculate.
self-care	A broader term that includes self-grooming but also covers overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Often used in discussions about health and well-being. Taking a day off for self-care is essential for mental health. Her self-care routine includes meditation and exercise.

Word

Description / Examples

self-grooming

Redundant entry; see the first entry for 'self-grooming.'

personal grooming

Similar to self-grooming, but slightly more formal. Often used in professional or social contexts where appearance plays an important role.

The workshop covered tips on personal grooming for professionals.
Her personal grooming was always immaculate.

self-care

A broader term that includes self-grooming but also covers overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Often used in discussions about health and well-being.

Taking a day off for self-care is essential for mental health.
Her self-care routine includes meditation and exercise.

Examples of usage

Regular self-grooming is important for maintaining a clean and presentable appearance.
Self-grooming can boost self-confidence and improve overall mood.
Parents often teach their children the importance of self-grooming from a young age.

Translations

Translations of the word "self-grooming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autocuidado

🇮🇳 स्वयं-संवारना

🇩🇪 Selbstpflege

🇮🇩 perawatan diri

🇺🇦 самодогляд

🇵🇱 samopielegnacja

🇯🇵 セルフグルーミング

🇫🇷 soin de soi

🇪🇸 autocuidado

🇹🇷 öz bakım

🇰🇷 자기 관리

🇸🇦 العناية الذاتية

🇨🇿 sebeúdržba

🇸🇰 sebaúdržba

🇨🇳 自我修饰

🇸🇮 samonega

🇮🇸 sjálfsumhirða

🇰🇿 өзін-өзі күту

🇬🇪 თავის მოვლა

🇦🇿 özünə qulluq

🇲🇽 autocuidado

Etymology

The concept of self-grooming has been present throughout human history, with different cultures having their own rituals and practices. In modern society, self-grooming has become an important aspect of personal care and is often seen as a way to maintain one's physical and mental well-being.