trim
5
3.0
- adjective
- /trɪm/
:
esbelto
- Her hair was cut short and frosted instead of shoulder length and brown, but she was as trim as ever.
Examples
-
With them was a trim, businesslike woman introduced as Ms. Hinkle, the hospital's head of public relations.
Fiction book (1995) -
His reddish-brown beard was as trim and neat as ever.
Fiction book (2002) -
You keep yourself so trim.
-
Oh nice, look how slim and trim that is.
-
She was like really trim but really strong.
-
Hammell is tall, trim, and articulate.
Academic text (2007) -
Single fellas looking for a girlfriend would prefer a lady who's trim and slim.
Blog text (22) -
The suit was beautifully cut, trim, and efficient-looking without being stiff and masculine.
Academic text (2014) -
In the other videotape, the instructor's appearance was unaltered, and he appeared trim and fit.
Academic text (2005) -
She has maintained a trim figure by exercising regularly and watching her diet.
Synonyms
47
1.0
Having things in order with no mess
20
3.7
Having a neat, stylish appearance from careful grooming
13
3.8
Having a neat, smart look and tidy clothes
12
3.9
Simple and plain with very little extra
9
3.5
Neat and tidy in appearance with clean clothes and neat hair
7
1.8
Neat and in good condition because someone looks after it
2
4.1
Neatly trimmed and kept to look perfect, like a lawn or nails
1
8.3
Neatly kept and tidy in appearance
1
9.2
A person or thing that looks neat and smart
1
4.0
Neat and closely fitted in a way that looks smart
Neat and clean in appearance because someone cares for it
Cut to look neat by removing extra or uneven parts
Cut neatly to make a tidy shape, like a hedge or beard
Having hair or clothes smoothed to look neat
Neat and clean with everything in its place
Having a smooth, shiny surface like polished metal or well brushed fur
Being neat and tidy with everything in order
Antonyms
Compounds
How Neat
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word trim comes from the idea of being 'in trim' — from old Norse trimma meaning 'to prepare' or 'be ready'. So calling clothes or a person trim means neat, tidy, or slim, like being in good shape.