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
With fewer defects, the electrons instead formed more orderly triangular, crystal-like patterns. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 The two patterns balance orderly and organic, while giving a space two different prints that don’t have to compete for the same role. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026
Adverb
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
  • The tidy nature of the buildings, which had once been a source of pride for Shawn, now appeared threatening in its precision.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Try to put your economy-of-motion hat on and organize each step of the process in a way that’s organized and tidy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • Try to put your economy-of-motion hat on and organize each step of the process in a way that’s organized and tidy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The movement, which began as an online campaign and now calls itself the Cockroach Janata Party, organized street protests that forced India's education minister to resign in July.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of organized
Adverb
  • Long-term development rarely fits neatly into a quarterly reporting cycle.
    — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The crab fit neatly into my pocket, a thin, light, barely discernible presence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adjective
  • This mini version of the neat leather bow showed up in other spring 2027 shoes.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • His query was earnestly tackled by the engineers at the RAND Corporation, who, in 1955, published a book composed only of a series of unrelated numerals piled up in neat rows.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • The experience of Operation ‘Vivaldi’ has demonstrated that the systematic replacement of human personnel with robots is changing the paradigm of modern warfare.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Despite these limitations, the study indeed offers a more systematic route for exploring complex alloys and designing new quantum materials.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of systematic
Adverb
  • The kettle and coffee machine are tidily housed in a drawer, plugged in invisibly.
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In Kyiv, Kushner spoke about the war in tidily transactional language, acknowledging little of the bloodshed and destruction that Putin’s invasion has wrought.
    — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 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
  • Incredibly easy to style, these effortless shoes pair casually with jeans, smartly with trousers or a skirt, or elegantly with your favorite fall dress.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026
  • There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Orderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orderly. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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