neat

Clean and arranged well, with everything in its proper place.

• Your room looks neat.
• She kept her tools in neat rows.
• His handwriting was much neater than mine.

Similar words: tidy, orderly, clean

Opposites: messy, untidy

Common phrases: neat room, neat handwriting, neat and tidy

Very good, interesting, or enjoyable.

• That's a neat idea!
• She showed us a neat trick.
• This app has some really neat features.

Similar words: cool, great, excellent

Common phrases: neat idea, neat trick, really neat, neat feature

Attractive because of a simple, well-shaped, carefully finished appearance.

• She wore a neat blue dress.
• The chair has a neat, simple design.
• His neat jacket gave him an elegant appearance.

Similar words: smart, trim, tasteful

Opposites: sloppy

Common phrases: neat little dress, neat design, neat appearance

Served without water, ice, or another drink added.

• He drinks his whisky neat.
• Would you like your brandy neat?
• The bartender served two glasses of neat vodka.

Similar words: undiluted

Opposites: diluted

Common phrases: neat whisky, drink something neat, serve something neat