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Definition of cleanly - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
neatlyin a neat and tidy way
- She arranged the books cleanly on the shelf.
2.
actionsmoothly and without difficulty
- The car accelerated cleanly on the highway.
3.
skillfullywith skill and dexterity
- The gymnast landed cleanly after the flip.
4.
neatnesswithout causing mess or damage
- He cut the paper cleanly with scissors.
5.
fairlyin a fair and just way
- The game was played cleanly by both teams.
Adjective
1.
neatnessdone in a neat manner
- Her cleanly written notes were easy to read.
2.
skillfulDated dexterous or artfulDated
- His cleanly movements impressed everyone at the show.
Origin of cleanly
Middle English, clene (purely)
Terms with cleanly included in their meaning
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equipment
tool used to make a knife blade cut cleanly again
type of coal
hard coal that burns cleanly and brightly
Examples of cleanly in a sentence
The room was cleanly organized for the guests. The drawer slid cleanly into place. Her new software installed cleanly. She typed cleanly, finishing the document in record time. The chef chopped the vegetables cleanly, impressing the audience. She cleanly removed the bandage without pain.
The chef cleanly sliced the vegetables for the salad. The debate was conducted cleanly, with respect on both sides. He won the match cleanly, without any disputes. The report was typed cleanly. She drew the diagram cleanly on the paper. Her cleanly execution of the dance was flawless. The chef's cleanly presentation of the dish was praised.
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- French:proprement, soigné, ...
- German:ordentlich, säuberlich, ...
- Italian:ordinatamente, ordinato, ...
- Spanish:ordenadamente, pulcro, ...
- Portuguese:limpamente, cuidado, ...
- Chinese:整齐地, 工整的, ...
- Japanese:きちんと, 整然とした, ...
- Arabic:بِنَظافَة, مُرَتَّب, ...
- Hebrew:בְּצוּרָה מְסֻדֶּרֶת, מְסֻדָּר, ...
- Russian:аккуратно, аккуратный, ...
- Ukrainian:акуратно, охайний, ...
- Hindi:करीने से, सुघड़, ...
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