orderly

Word parts

order + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔrdɚli/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːdəli/

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• Hyphenation: or‧der‧ly

Adjective

Positive orderly

Comparative more orderly

Superlative most orderly

1. If something is done in an orderly fashion or manner, it works very well as expected.

   He packed up his things in a very orderly fashion and left the next day.

2. Something that is orderly is neat and organized.

   The orderly rows of the books in the library we calming.