1. Neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
   "the manager was a beautifully groomed young man"; "his horse was always groomed"

1. Care for one's external appearance
   "He is always well-groomed";
   - neaten
    
2. Give a neat appearance to
   "groom the dogs";
   - dress, curry
    
3. Educate for a future role or function
   "He is grooming his son to become his successor";
   - prepare, train
    
4. Manipulate and prepare (someone) psychologically for exploitation, especially sexual abuse
   "The predator was grooming young victims online"; "Criminals groom vulnerable people for fraud"

See also: brushed, kempt, plastered, pomaded, sleek, slicked, tidy, well-dressed, well-groomed

Type of: beautify, educate, fancify, prettify

Antonym: ungroomed

Encyclopedia: Groomed