orderly 1 of 2

adjective

ˈȯr-dər-lē How to pronounce orderly (audio)
Definition of orderlynext
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as in tidy
being clean and in good order a small, unpretentious inn offering pleasant, orderly rooms

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as in organized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern the consultant developed an orderly procedure that allows us to process our Internet sales much more quickly and efficiently

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orderly

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adverb

as in neatly

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Recent Examples of orderly
Adjective
Several of the fund's prime brokers worked to reduce positions in an orderly fashion as Situational Awareness sought to meet margin requirements. — Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 Bass in June 2024 saw the patricide plan to it to its end, reducing his father, Gene Bass, to a crumple outside a neighbor’s house in the orderly subdivision where Xavier grew up near North Crowley High School. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
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Markus Redmond rounded out the cast as orderly turned EMT Raymond. — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026 Keep boots upright and orderly by using boot trees, cardboard tubes, or even a short length of PVC pipe. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orderly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orderly
  1. tidy
  2. organized
  3. neatly
  4. neat
  5. systematic
  6. tidily
  7. systematized
  8. smartly
Adjective
  • Scattered along the walls of the studio were tidy heaps of scarves and mesh, rainbows of stripes, every shade of ballet pink, Uggs of every height.
    — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Deadheading daisies helps maintain a tidy appearance, stimulates new growth, and encourages prolific blooms.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • Refreshing core pet essentials before the season begins can help create a more comfortable and organized environment for pets and their owners.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In a joint statement on Sunday, the justice ministers of the UAE and Ireland ‌described ‌Kinahan as one ​of ​the most high-profile individuals sought for prosecution in connection with transnational organized crime.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of organized
Adverb
  • Today, this stand is named in honour of Wolves’ legendary goalscorer Steve Bull and dovetails neatly with the rest of an impressive venue that spent the past nine years in the Premier League.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Israeli soldiers then arrived in two vehicles and tore it down, but left the blue tarp canopy neatly folded on the ground rather than confiscating it.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adjective
  • His machines cut six acres a day, continuously keeping South Farms’ lawns neat.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Austrian international was neat in possession and, like McAtee, seemed to know when to up the tempo.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Alignment, in practice, means tighter hierarchical agreement at the top and more systematic control throughout the organization.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • An overview of systematic reviews also found associations with poorer general health.
    — The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of systematic
Adverb
  • The father, who was bald, looked like an employee of some large bank and was tidily dressed in an old black suit.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This logic applies tidily to things like digital boarding passes, too.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of tidily
Adjective
  • Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
  • Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.
    — Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of systematized
Adverb
  • These versatile and smartly designed space-saving solutions from the mid 20th century remain unrivaled today.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and the front office clearly felt the Cubs have a chance to make a run in the postseason and smartly bolstered the roster.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
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