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A2 — Elementaryadjective

curato

well-groomed, neat, well-kept

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

ordinatoben vestitoimpeccabilein ordine

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

trasandatosciattotrascuratodisordinato

Usage note

'Curato' means well-groomed and presented. 'Impeccabile' (impeccable) is stronger. 'In ordine' (in order/tidy) is conversational. 'Ben vestito' (well-dressed) focuses specifically on clothing.

Example

"È sempre curata nell'aspetto — capelli in ordine, unghie pulite, abiti stirati."

"She is always well-groomed — tidy hair, clean nails, pressed clothes."

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