neater

Less of chaos

Neater is the comparative form of neat, meaning more orderly, cleaner, or more precisely arranged than something else: Her handwriting is neater than mine.

It can also mean more skillfully executed: That was a neater solution to the problem.

organized

tidier

More orderly, comparative

arranged · sorted · methodical · coordinated · classified · cataloged · filed · sequenced · indexed · grouped

cleaner

tidier

More orderly, comparative

scrubbed · polished · dusted · swept · pristine · immaculate · sanitized · fresher · crisper · cleaner

precise

sharper

Gambling cheat or swindler

  • cleanerAgent that removes dirt
  • crisperRefrigerator humidity compartment
appearance

smarter

More intelligent

crisper · tidier · spruce

Opposites
orderliness and tidiness

neatermessier

More disordered or cluttered

sloppier · untidier · clumsier · cruder · scruffier

cleanliness and care

neaterdirtier

More soiled than another

filthier · grubbier · grimier · scruffier · tattier

Phrases
Family

neat, neatly, neatness, neatest, neaten, neatened, neatening, neatens

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G