Definition of cleanly
: in a clean manner
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Examples of cleanly in a Sentence
A sharp knife will cut through the skin of a tomato cleanly.
This fuel burns more cleanly than other fuels.
13th Century
First Known Use of cleanly
13th century
Definition of cleanly
cleanlier
;cleanliest
1 : careful to keep clean : fastidious
2 : habitually kept clean
cleanliness
nounCirca 1500
First Known Use of cleanly
circa 1500
CLEANLY Defined for English Language Learners
cleanly
playDefinition of cleanly for English Language Learners
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: easily and completely
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: without causing pollution
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