Spruce (Adjective)
Meaning
Marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners; "a dapper young man"; "a jaunty red hat".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The spruce young entrepreneur made a fantastic impression on the investors with his sharp suit and confident demeanor.
- After a fresh shave and a new haircut, he looked quite spruce and revitalized.
- Her spruce outfit was a far cry from the disheveled appearance she had before the makeover.
- With a smart tie and sleek shoes, the lawyer looked particularly spruce as he entered the courtroom.
- The spruce decor of the store gave it a modern and sophisticated feel that attracted many customers.