grooming
noun
Simple meaning
Caring for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɹumɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Caring for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.
Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.
The act of gaining the trust of a child or vulnerable person in order to take advantage of or exploit them, especially sexually.
biology
The practice of primates picking through the hair of others, looking for insects etc.
The act of teaching someone, often for advancement at work.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Caring for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.
Used this way, grooming is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Affectionate
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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More ways to use grooming
- “Regular grooming keeps our dog's fur healthy and tangle-free.”
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Inflected forms
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Educate for a future role or function.
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