adjective / noun
trim
Neat and fit in condition.
Daily walks help her stay trim and full of energy.
Etymology
The older verb concerns putting something into good order. The adjective describes the resulting neat, fit, well-kept condition.
More examples
- The small front yard looks trim, with tidy flower beds.
- He keeps his bicycle in good trim for his daily commute.
- The fitted jacket gives him a trimmer silhouette.
Forms
trim · trimmer · trimmest