spiffed
Made oneself presentable
Spiffed is the past tense of spiff, meaning to make neat, smart, or stylish.
Almost always appears with up: He spiffed up for the interview, They spiffed up the old house before selling it.
The word suggests improving appearance through grooming, dressing well, or freshening something that had grown shabby.
Having styled hair
- manicuredCarefully trimmed and tended
- preenedGroomed oneself carefully
- primpedGroomed oneself vainly
- buffedRubbed to shine
styled · neatened · tidied · shined · cleaned · smoothed · freshened · trimmed
Smooth, refined, accomplished
- snazzyAttractively stylish, slang
- nattySmartly dressed
- jauntyLively and self-assured
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
swanky · sleek · sharp · crisp · trim · sartorial · suave · slick
Purified or cultured
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- classyStylishly elegant
- chicTasteful, current flair
- stylishFashionably elegant
tasteful · graceful · exquisite · cultured · fashionable · voguish · couture · designer
Restored to working order
- restoredReturned to original condition
- rejuvenatedMade to feel young
- revitalizedMade vigorous again
- refreshedRestored to vigor
updated · improved · enhanced · overhauled · revamped · remodeled · upgraded · renewed
coiffed
Having styled hair
buffed · styled · neatened · tidied · shined · cleaned · smoothed · freshened · trimmed · combed
polished
Smooth, refined, accomplished
debonair · swanky · sleek · sharp · crisp · trim · sartorial · suave · slick · snappy
refined
Purified or cultured
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- classyStylishly elegant
- chicTasteful, current flair
stylish · tasteful · graceful · exquisite · cultured · fashionable · voguish · couture · designer · bespoke
refurbished
Restored to working order
- restoredReturned to original condition
- rejuvenatedMade to feel young
- revitalizedMade vigorous again
refreshed · updated · improved · enhanced · overhauled · revamped · remodeled · upgraded · renewed · redecorated
- spiff upMake more attractive
- spiffed upMade more presentable
- spiffing upMaking more attractive