CLEANLY (cleanlier, cleanliest)

Pronunciation (US):

 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