cleanly

In tidy fashion

Cleanly works as both adjective and adverb.

As an adjective (KLEN-lee), it describes someone habitually clean in habits or appearance: a cleanly person, cleanly habits.

As an adverb (KLEEN-lee), it means in a clean manner—neatly, smoothly, without mess or complication: The blade cut cleanly through the rope.

A cleanly executed maneuver is precise and efficient.

neat

neatly

In orderly manner

methodically · precisely · efficiently · smoothly · deftly · adeptly · skillfully · expertly · competently · proficiently

completely

thoroughly

In complete detail

totally · completely · decisively · definitively · sharply · precisely · squarely · outright · clearly · absolutely

morally

purely

Entirely, without admixture

uprightly · righteously · blamelessly · honorably · ethically · decently · wholesomely · chastely

hygienically

sanitarily

In a clean manner

spotlessly · immaculately · freshly · purely · wholesomely · safely · healthily · pristinely

Categories
Opposites
manner of execution/precision

cleanlymessily

In disorderly manner

sloppily · clumsily · roughly · unevenly · awkwardly

physical cleanliness/hygiene

cleanlydirtily

In an unclean way

filthily · uncleanly · grubbily · foully · soiled

moral/ethical conduct

cleanlydishonestly

In an untruthful manner

underhandedly · dishonorably · unethically · corruptly · immorally

Phrases
Family

clean, cleaning, cleaner, cleanse, cleanliness, cleansing, cleanser, cleanness, cleansed

Familiarity
Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G