house proud
Obsessed with tidiness
House proud describes someone who takes great pride in keeping their home clean, tidy, and well-maintained.
The term is more common in British than American English.
A house-proud person may spend considerable time on domestic upkeep and take offense at criticism of their housekeeping: She's too house proud to let anyone see the place in a mess.
Completely free of marks
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
- sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- pristinePure and untouched
squeaky-clean · scrubbed · polished · shiny · fresh · spick-and-span · sanitized · disinfected
Ongoing preservation effort
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- improvementPositive change in quality
- restorationReturning something to condition
- repairRestore to working order
touch-up · redecorating · repainting · refinishing · landscaping · manicured · curb appeal · property value
Cabinet for displaying items
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- presentableFit to be seen
- show homeDeveloper's furnished display property
aesthetics · vignettes · fresh flowers · throw pillows · centerpiece
Free from clutter
- orderlyArranged with care
- neatOrderly, or undiluted
- unclutteredFree from disorder
- declutteredFreed from unnecessary items
arranged · sorted · systematic · streamlined · minimalist · labeled · coordinated · color-coded
spotless
Completely free of marks
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
- sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
pristine · squeaky-clean · scrubbed · polished · shiny · fresh · spick-and-span · sanitized · disinfected · hygienic
upkeep
Ongoing preservation effort
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- improvementPositive change in quality
- restorationReturning something to condition
repair · touch-up · redecorating · repainting · refinishing · landscaping · manicured · curb appeal · property value · investment
showcase
Cabinet for displaying items
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- presentableFit to be seen
show home · aesthetics · vignettes · fresh flowers · throw pillows · centerpiece
tidy
Free from clutter
- orderlyArranged with care
- neatOrderly, or undiluted
- unclutteredFree from disorder
decluttered · arranged · sorted · systematic · streamlined · minimalist · labeled · coordinated · color-coded · Marie Kondo
house proudslovenly
Untidy and careless
slatternly · sluttish · messy · untidy · sloppy
house proudindifferent
Lacking interest or concern
unconcerned · nonchalant · unbothered · casual · laid-back
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