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adrett

neat, trim, spruce

adjective ah-DRET Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

well-groomed

Usage Note

Adrett describes someone whose appearance is tidy and well put-together; often used for clothing or personal presentation. Sie sah stets adrett aus — always smartly dressed. More formal than ordentlich.

Examples

"Der Kellner erschien adrett in seiner frisch gebügelten Uniform."

Natural Translation

The waiter appeared neat in his freshly ironed uniform.

Literal Translation

The waiter appeared neat in his freshly ironed uniform.

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