Comparative for clean and tidy in appearance or character
“It was just how I had left it, neat and tidy, with everything in perfect order.”
Comparative for dressed in a tidily stylish or presentable manner
“The latest issue features the star looking neat in a dress suit with an antique design.”
Comparative for having a simple, tidy and pleasing appearance
“Val was a good lawman, but not exactly noted for his neat appearance nor his generosity with his money.”
Comparative for pure and free from impurities
“And I followed that with a large shot of neat single malt whisky.”
Comparative for generally good in quality or character
“There is also a good, neat performance by the ever-dependable Colin Gordon as an obtrusive journalist.”
Comparative for done with or demonstrating skill or efficiency
“The melodies of dual guitarists Martin Courtney and Matt Mondanile weave around one another with nimble surety, bolstered by the neat basswork of Alex Bleeker.”
Comparative for petite or dainty in size or design
“Alice Gray bought a charming hat, the veil, and a neat little handbag with nickel clasps.”
Comparative for showing cleverness, ingenuity or inventiveness
“It's a neat solution to an age-old problem.”
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