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
In many ways, a plane in flight is an orderly little universe. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 Matching satellites and rockets followed a predictable, orderly pattern. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 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
  • Lidia, her husband, and their sons lived in a tidy mobile home about thirty miles northwest of Minneapolis.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Break out the measuring tape and position them in a tidy layout.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • Mafia romances are especially popular, delving into the gritty underworld of organized crime.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • This mix of the absurd and sincere reflects a kind of artistic engagement with existential questions that is increasingly resonating with people, many of whom are disconnected from organized religion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of organized
Adverb
  • Eyebrows were lightly brushed up and tapered neatly, while her eyes were free of mascara or shading.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • The Hillsborough meteorite doesn't fit neatly into either category.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of neatly
Adjective
  • The bells atop a small stone church sounded as the faithful dressed in their Sunday best headed home to neat frame houses.
    — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • Everyone is pretty curious about how these murders just sort of tied themselves up with a neat little bow.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Allegations of systematic torture The complaint accuses Venezuela’s military counterintelligence agency, known by its Spanish initials DGCIM, of carrying out systematic torture under Maduro’s direction.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, on a wider scale, ecological disaster and the systematic massacre of innocent animals seemed no closer to being forestalled.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 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
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  • Carl Philip and Sofia’s three sons — Prince Alexander, 10, Prince Gabriel, 8, and Prince Julian, 5 — stand at the front of the family photo, dressed smartly in matching green jackets.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • United have moved smartly to sign a promising young midfielder who is efficient with his actions on both sides of the ball.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 July 2026
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