Pedicured

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. The procedure that enhances the beauty of feet by applying cosmetic treatments to the toenails and surrounding skin involves cleaning and trimming them
2. A grooming technique aimed at improving the appearance and health of feet through the care and adornment of the toenails and skin is performed
3. A cosmetic practice focused on enhancing the aesthetics and hygiene of feet involves the treatment and embellishment of toenails and the skin around them

Etymology: "Pedicured" is the past participle of "pedicure," and the form carries the whole history: the root word was borrowed from French "pédicure," which was built from Latin "pes," meaning "foot." The "-cure" element comes from the Latin "cura," meaning "care," so the word literally means foot care, the same care that "manicure" gives to the hands. The pairing with "manicure" is deliberate. English took "manicure" from French first, with "manus" (hand) as its root, and "pedicure" was formed on the same pattern to name the matching treatment for the feet. Because "pedicure" is the noun for the treatment, "pedicured" describes feet that have received it.

Synonyms: manicured, groomed

Antonyms: ungroomed, dirty