Main Entry: ¹ti·dy

Pronunciation: \ˈtī-dē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): ti·di·er; ti·di·est

Etymology: Middle English, timely, in good condition, from tide time

Date: 13th century

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 \ˈtī-də-lē\ adverb

— ti·di·ness \ˈtī-dē-nəs\ noun