Orderly

Quick meaning: Orderly is an adjective meaning Neat and tidy; possessing order.

Meaning

Neat and tidy; possessing order.

More Meanings

1. Methodical or systematic.
2. Peaceful; well-behaved.
3. Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.
4. A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
5. (military) A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.
6. (now rare) According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly (adjective) way.
7. (obsolete) In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.

Example Sentences

aids-de-camp and orderly men

You are blunt; go to it orderly.

He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.

An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus.

Word Forms

• ordrely
• orderlies

Synonyms for orderly

Depending on context, synonyms include regular, trim, well-kept, in order, neat, prest.

Antonyms for orderly

Common opposites include disorderly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ordered, tidy, consistent, logical, coherent, organized.

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