clean
cut
Comparative
more clean-cut
Superlative
most clean-cut
1
neat and conventional appearance, hairstyle, or behavior
- The clean‑cut student wore a crisp shirt and polished shoes.
- His clean‑cut image appealed to conservative voters.
- She preferred a clean‑cut hairstyle for the interview.
- The actor was known for his clean‑cut roles.
- A clean‑cut uniform gave the team a professional look.
2
sharply defined, clear, and easy to perceive with the senses
- The mountain's clean‑cut outline stood against the sky.
- His voice had a clean‑cut tone that carried across the room.
- The design featured clean‑cut lines and bold shapes.
- The photo showed a clean‑cut image of the comet.
- She gave a clean‑cut explanation that left no confusion.