orderly 1 of 2

adjective

ˈȯr-dər-lē How to pronounce orderly (audio)
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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
That system has allowed plans to be widely circulated for public input, and for the leasing, permitting, and administration of plans to be predictable and orderly. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 Instead of digging through a single large compartment, travelers can keep belongings orderly and accessible throughout the journey. — New Atlas, 22 June 2026
Adverb
Markus Redmond rounded out the cast as orderly turned EMT Raymond. — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026 Bower was cast in the role ahead of Season 4, where the character was introduced as a kind hospital orderly named Peter Ballard. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 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
  • Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • So a corporate statement or a recruiting slogan or a tidy values page doesn't automatically carry weight with a Gen Z candidate.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • Use the front and back slip pockets to stay organized, along with the roomy zip compartment.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Those first few hundred years were far less organized than the game millions around the world view on their screens today.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Definition of organized
Adverb
  • The country's spring lines up neatly with the American fall, and both islands come alive with wildflowers and blossoms as temperatures climb through November, all before the summer crowds arrive.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The hallmarks of cobalt poisoning fit the woman’s array of symptoms neatly.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of neatly
Adjective
  • This is a great whiskey to sip neat, but the brand also recommends trying it in an Old Fashioned.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
  • Several other Dolphins also have stood atop all of their peers in something neat, at some point.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Pranav Sayta, partner at EY India, said a structural shift toward equity investing has made the market unusually resilient, with systematic investment plans and pension money continuing to support listings despite periods of volatility.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 July 2026
  • Without rigorous normalization governance, inconsistencies in how the same underlying reality is represented across feeds produce systematic noise that no model can fully overcome.
    — Lev Yatsemyrskyi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of systematic
Adverb
  • And the first round this year certainly had its shining moments – from demolishing Paraguay to tidily dispatching Australia.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
  • All this and more await your viewing pleasure this weekend, all tidily arranged in the following weekend streaming guide.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 June 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
  • The concealer is smartly housed in the lid of the jar.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • All four players are exceptional in their roles, playing smartly off their screen personas while exploring the nuances of the characters and their intersecting dynamics.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
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