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Cleanly: meaning, definitions and examples

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cleanly

 

[ หˆkliหnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of doing

The word 'cleanly' refers to doing something in a neat and tidy manner. It implies a level of cleanliness or precision in action, often used to describe how a task is completed without mess or contamination. For example, when cooking, one might aim to cleanly chop vegetables to ensure both safety and presentation. It can also refer to being free from moral wrongdoing or impurity. The term is often used in various contexts, including personal hygiene and organizing physical spaces.

Synonyms

neatly, properly, purely, smoothly, tidily.

Examples of usage

  • She organizes her desk cleanly.
  • The surgeon operated cleanly and efficiently.
  • Please cut the paper cleanly along the lines.
  • He completed the task cleanly without any mistakes.

Translations

Translations of the word "cleanly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น limpamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคšเฅเค›เคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sauber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan bersih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czysto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚Œใ„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท proprement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ limpiamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temiz bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นจ๋—์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู†ุธูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤistฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤisto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฒๅ‡€ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤisto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreint

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™miz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ limpiamente

Etymology

The term 'cleanly' is derived from the root word 'clean', which dates back to the Old English 'clรฆn', meaning free from dirt or impurities. This indicates a state of being pure, unsoiled, or clear. The suffix '-ly' is often added to adjectives in English to form adverbs, emphasizing the manner in which an action is performed. Over time, 'cleanly' has been used to describe actions taken with a sense of cleanliness or precision, implying that tasks are accomplished with care to avoid mess or errors. The concept of cleanliness has deep cultural roots and varies across different societies, often linked with health, hygiene, and aesthetic values. The evolution of 'cleanly' reflects the growing importance of cleanliness in both personal conduct and societal norms.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,416, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.