CLEANLY (cleanlier, cleanliest)
Dictionary entry overview: What does cleanly mean? • CLEANLY (adjective)
The adjective CLEANLY has 1 sense:
1. habitually clean
Familiarity information: CLEANLY used as an adjective is very rare.
• CLEANLY (adverb)
The adverb CLEANLY has 3 senses:
1. in an adroit manner
2. in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
3. without difficulty or distortion
Familiarity information: CLEANLY used as an adverb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• CLEANLY (adjective)
Meaning:
Habitually clean
Context example:
cleanly in their persons and habitations
Similar:
clean (free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits)
• CLEANLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In an adroit manner
Synonyms:
cleanly; flawlessly
Context example:
he bounced it cleanly off the wall
Pertainym:
clean (free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed)
Meaning:
In a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
Context example:
the motor burns cleanly
Pertainym:
clean (free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits)
Meaning:
Without difficulty or distortion
Context example:
she played the piano accompaniment cleanly
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