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
At times, his psychological explanations may seem almost too orderly for a woman who lived so exuberantly in disorder. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 The window for an orderly transition remains open, even if today’s prices do not reflect the ecological reality. — Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 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
  • History offers no tidy handoff from one Death Valley to the other.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Pruning your fruit trees keeps them looking tidy and promotes vigorous growth and a healthy harvest.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • Pancho’s brothers pursued their own leads, at one point visiting a local leader of organized crime.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • More generally, the movie, directed by Elegance Bratton, is about the historical context of this murder, the conscious and organized effort by white Southern citizens and officials to intimidate, persecute, and subjugate Black people.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of organized
Adverb
  • The woman’s head of auburn curls, so neatly assembled and without a hair out of place, was flung to the side and her cheek, powdered with rouge, was now as red as a sunset.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Looking at his pizza chart from last season, Mbaye’s low cross volume (five out of 99) but high link-up play (86 out of 99) suggest an inside forward who prefers to combine neatly with team-mates before attacking the box.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adjective
  • The three combined for Oliver’s first, with Whisker’s break and pass inside and Oliver played a neat one-two with Lamb before scoring in the bottom corner.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Stakeholders still see neat timelines, but the team knows the dates are not real.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • There is a seductive argument for a more systematic approach in the interests of greater consistency, but the issue rarely arises and gets lost among more pressing matters.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • However, the site had never been subjected to systematic scientific exploration and documentation, lending particular significance to the mission’s work.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of systematic
Adverb
  • The rear view resolves nicely with two tidily tucked exhaust tips and artfully sculpted surfacing.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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
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  • The Gallaghers, known for their love of windbreakers and Fred Perry polos, dressed smartly for the occasion in all black (though still decidedly unfancy, with Liam layering a T-shirt underneath a blazer and Noel wearing a zip-up jacket).
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the game smartly kicks off with a quick rundown of what went down in the first Isolation, narrated by Ripley, who was responsible for the destruction of the infested Sevastopol station.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026
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