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
Designate a hook for each sibling or individual to keep things orderly. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 On June 22, Starmer set out a timetable for his departure that is likely to usher in an orderly transfer of power. — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 22 June 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
  • Like angelonia, this tidy annual blooms nonstop from spring to fall.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • Saarbrücken, the tidy state capital, straddles the Saar River.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 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
  • Getty Images Key Facts During Manhattanhenge, the sunset point is neatly positioned between skyscrapers in Manhattan, New York City.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Feelings from optimism to selfishness to lust are all neatly captured with song and dance.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of neatly
Adjective
  • These are ultra-thin layers composed of large organic molecules that spontaneously organize into a neat single-molecule sheet.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
  • The neat critical narrative is that MUSIC’s untouchable extremity knocked rage unconscious, both with its glass-shattering production and zeitgeist-engulfing sprawl.
    — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • But before all of that, Hoboken undertook a systematic effort to catalog its sidewalks and their condition.
    — Wes Marshall, The Conversation, 2 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
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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