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 : plump2: 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