tidy

One entry found for tidy.

Main Entry: ¹ti·dy
Pronunciation: 'tI-dE
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): ti·di·er; -est
Etymology: Middle English, timely, in good condition, from tide time
1 : properly filled out : PLUMP
2 : adequately satisfactory : ACCEPTABLE, FAIR <a tidy solution to their problem>
3 a : neat and orderly in appearance or habits : well ordered and cared for b : METHODICAL, PRECISE <a tidy mind>
4 : LARGE, SUBSTANTIAL <a tidy profit>
- ti·di·ly /'tI-d&-lE/ adverb
- ti·di·ness /'tI-dE-n&s/ noun