tidier; tidiest
1
a
: neat and orderly in appearance or habits : well ordered and cared for
b
: methodical, precise
a tidy mind
2
: large, substantial
a tidy profit
3
: adequately satisfactory : acceptable, fair
a tidy solution to their problem
4
: properly filled out : plump
tidied; tidying
: to put in order
tidy up a room
: to make things tidy
tidying up after supper
tidier
noun
plural tidies
1
: a usually compartmentalized receptacle for various small objects
2
: a piece of fancywork used to protect the back, arms, or headrest of a chair or sofa from wear or soil
Synonyms
Examples of tidy in a Sentence
Adjective
He has always been a tidy person.
She earns a tidy salary.
They paid a tidy sum for the house.
Verb
I tidied the house before they arrived.
Recent Examples on the Web
Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 July 2024
For the season, Irvin’s ERA stands at 2.80, and his walks and hits per inning pitched is a tidy 1.00.
—Sapna Bansil, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
Making the beds, putting away clothes, and tidying up daily can ensure your sleep zones are always in top shape.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2024
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
Back at the Webber Cemetery, beneath the border wall, Ms. Bravo tidies flowers that tipped over in the wind.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2024
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Adjective
On Patterns in Repeat, her masterful ability to explore the nuances of friendship, family, love, and loss—and then distill these complex, sweeping ideas into a tidy string of words—is as present as ever.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 July 2024
For the season, Irvin’s ERA stands at 2.80, and his walks and hits per inning pitched is a tidy 1.00.
—Sapna Bansil, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
Verb
There are discounts galore on handy cleaning gadgets, including this Roomba robot vacuum and mop to thoroughly tidy your floors without any muscle work on your end, as well as this electric spin scrubber that seamlessly makes mold, mildew, and soap scum disappear from bathrooms.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
Making the beds, putting away clothes, and tidying up daily can ensure your sleep zones are always in top shape.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2024
Noun
Compact yet spacious, this all-in-one bag is a travel essential for keeping your tech tidy, keeping you less stressed.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
Back at the Webber Cemetery, beneath the border wall, Ms. Bravo tidies flowers that tipped over in the wind.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2024
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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tidy
1 of 3 adjective
ti·dy
ˈtīd-ē 
tidier; tidiest
1
: well ordered and cared for
2
: large, substantial
a tidy price
tidy
2 of 3 verb
tidied; tidying
1
: to put in order
tidy up the room
2
: to make things tidy
tidy
3 of 3 noun
plural tidies
: a fancy covering used to protect the back, arms, or headrest of a chair or sofa from wear or soiling
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