Definition

The quality of being stylish and neat in appearance.

Example

His nattiness was evident in his perfectly tailored suit and polished shoes.

Conversation

Have you noticed how his nattiness really stands out at parties?

Yeah, he always looks so put together and stylish.

I think having that kind of nattiness makes a big difference in first impressions.

Absolutely! It shows that he takes care of himself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nattiness → The word is derived from 'natty' (from the 19th-century slang meaning stylish or neat) and the suffix '-ness' (meaning the state or quality of). Thus, 'nattiness' refers to the quality of being stylish or neat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'natty' as representing someone who is stylish or neat, and remember that '-ness' indicates a state or quality. So, 'nattiness' is the quality of being stylish.

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