manicure

📖 Definitions

noun

A cosmetic treatment of a person’s hands, especially the nails.

verb tr., intr.

1. To take care of the hands and fingernails.

2. To groom in a meticulous manner.

💬 Usage Examples

“Remarkably little is known about Putin’s private life. His public image is carefully manicured.” Matthew Chance & Mick Krever; Gym, Spa, Beauty Equipment: Leaked Documents Reveal Hidden Details of Putin’s ‘Ghost’ Train; CNN.com; Jul 10, 2023. “The palace’s manicured gardens and lavish interiors transport guests to a bygone era of opulence and splendor.” 7 Luxurious Resorts; Financial Express (New Delhi, India); May 13, 2023.
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