Synonyms for grooming
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
2. Preparation
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of teaching someone, often for advancement at work.
- n. 2
Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.
I believe in good grooming.
Forms
- Plural
- groomings → coachings, mentorings, trainings, preparations…
Example sentences
- coaching In October of 2013, Tom retired from coaching.
- mentoring Mennad didn't have a lot of mentoring.
- dressing I don't know how to make Thousand Island dressing.
- refinement I read many books, and attained refinement.
- currying The official got the sack for currying favor with the contractors.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| grooming | rising | |
| coaching | rising | |
| mentoring | rising | |
| dressing | rising | |
| styling | steady | |
| refinement | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- styling2
- 8 letters
- training2, coaching2, dressing2, currying3
- 9 letters
- mentoring3
- 10 letters
- refinement3
- 11 letters
- preparation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (styling2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- toilettage