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How to use neatness in a sentence

12 example sentences · noun

Neatness means the state of being neat. Example: “Both engines and carriages were maintained in admirable cleanliness, and a very high standard of neatness characterised the permanent way and lineside buildings.”

Examples of neatness by meaning

nounThe state of being neat.

  • Both engines and carriages were maintained in admirable cleanliness, and a very high standard of neatness characterised the permanent way and lineside buildings.1946 May and June, J. Alan Rannie, “The Midland of 35 Years Ago”, in Railway Magazine, page 137

More sentences with neatness

  • I am slightly skeptical about the neatness of these edifyings in the play.2002, E. Beatrice Batson, Selected comedies and late romances of Shakespeare from a Christian perspective. From the entry edifying
  • Mothers everywhere are enthusiastic about the way they fit! their neatness and comfort to baby.1954, “A One-Size Diaper”, in Today's Health, volume 32, American Medical Association, page 72. From the entry one-size diaper
  • When great neatness is desired a line is flemished down.1943 November, “More on Marlinespike”, in Charles F[rederic] Chapman, editor, Motor Boating: The Yachtsman’s Magazine, volume 72, number…. From the entry flemish
  • The neatness of his attire was almost incredible.1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 21. From the entry military
  • A military shirt can be worn with as much grace and neatness as a tuxedo, and a sweater or jersey is respectable when clean.1915 April 3, “The College Tramp”, in The Notre Dame Scholastic. From the entry dudism
  • Our dissatisfaction with algebraism arises from what we believe to be a reasonable skepticism concerning the arbitrary production of fictions for the sake of systematic neatness.2013, Katherine Munn, Barry Smith, Applied Ontology: An Introduction, page 77. From the entry algebraism
  • In the opinion of the community at large Stephen's forehandedness in the matter of preparations for his marriage was imprudence, and his desire for neatness and beauty flagrant extravagance.2009, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Rose O' the River, →ISBN, page 51. From the entry forehandedness
  • Complete absence of multiple-unit jumper cables (this class is not fitted for working in multiple) lends a neatness to this area not usually possible on British diesels.1962 March, Brian Haresnape, “Design in 1961—a Retrospect”, in Modern Railways, page 195. From the entry jumper cable
  • Even at the busiest periods, an air of quiet orderliness pervades the hall, and the first impression gained by the traveller is one of efficiency, neatness and cleanliness.1951 October, H. A. Vallance, “Across Denmark by Lyntog”, in Railway Magazine, page 658. From the entry air
  • Such women knew that they were the worst threats to a home, for they offered ease and thought and companionship as opposed to neatness, order, and properness.1945, John Steinbeck, Cannery Row. From the entry properness
  • The company is to be congratulated on the neatness and businesslike look of the tickets, and also on the very clear and artistic founts of type which are used.1940 May, G. W. J. Potter, “Tickets of the Great Southern Railways”, in The Railway Magazine, London: Tothill Press, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 292. From the entry fount

Meaning of neatness

  1. noun The state of being neat.

Full definition of neatness

Questions about neatness in a sentence

How do you use neatness in a sentence?
Neatness is used as a noun. For example: “Both engines and carriages were maintained in admirable cleanliness, and a very high standard of neatness characterised the permanent way and lineside buildings.”
What is a short sentence with neatness?
“The neatness of his attire was almost incredible.”
What does neatness mean?
Neatness means the state of being neat.

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