Personal Grooming Vocabulary

adjective lacking in stylishness or neatness; shabby in appearance

• The dowdy attire of the librarian did not reflect her vibrant personality.
• She felt dowdy in her old sweatpants and oversized t-shirt.
• I can't believe she wore that dowdy outfit to the party.
• The once vibrant neighborhood had become dowdy and neglected over the years.

noun a small, fine, soft thread of fiber found on clothing or fabric, typically coming from the material itself

• The lint on your jacket can easily be removed with a lint roller.
• Hey, you've got some lint on your shirt.
• I hate it when lint gets all over my clothes.
• The lint of negativity clung to her thoughts, but she brushed it away with positivity.

verb to groom oneself carefully or pridefully; to clean or tidy oneself

• The peacock preened its feathers before the mating ritual.
• She preened in front of the mirror before the party.
• He preened his hair before heading out to meet his friends.
• The politician preened his image in front of the cameras.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'presentable' describes something that is suitable or appropriate in appearance.

• It is important to always maintain a presentable appearance in professional settings.
• Make sure you look presentable before going to the party.
• Dude, you need to get yourself more presentable before meeting her.
• Her argument was well-reasoned and presented in a very presentable manner.

verb to spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothing in order to look attractive

• She took her time to primp and prepare for the formal event.
• She primped in front of the mirror before going out on her date.
• She spent hours primping herself for the party.
• The artist primped the details of his masterpiece before revealing it to the public.

adjective Describing the condition of something that is maintained in good order or neatness

• The estate features a well-kept garden with meticulously trimmed hedges and vibrant flowers.
• Their house is always so well-kept, you can tell they take pride in maintaining it.
• Dang, your car is looking hella well-kept with that fresh coat of wax!
• Her well-kept secrets were finally revealed during the trial.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'haircut' is a noun that refers to the act of cutting or styling one's hair.

• I scheduled an appointment at the salon for a haircut tomorrow.
• I'm thinking of getting a haircut this weekend.
• I desperately need a trim, my haircut is a mess.
• Getting a new haircut can symbolize a fresh start in life.