English Explanatory Dictionary

kempt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Neat and tidy; especially used of hair.

Pronunciation

/kɛm(p)t/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kempt.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-kempt.wav

Word forms

kempt

Etymology

Originally a past participle of kemb, from Middle English kemben, from Old English cemban (“to comb”). Modern uses are back-formations from the negative unkempt. More at kemb, comb.

Synonyms

well-groomed

Related words

ill-kempt
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