cleanly

UK
/ˈkliːnli/
US
/ˈklinli/

Translations

cleanlyadverb
UK
/ˈkliːnli/
US
/ˈklinli/
He cut the paper cleanly with the scissors.
Он чисто разрезал бумагу ножницами.
cleanlyadjective
cleanlier
Comp.
cleanliest
Super.
UK
/ˈkliːnli/
US
/ˈklinli/
Archaic or dialectal use meaning "clean; neat; free from dirt".

Definitions

cleanlyadverb
In a clean manner; without dirt or mess.
The room was cleanly organized, with everything in its place.
In a way that is free from errors or mistakes.
She cleanly executed the dance routine without missing a step.
In a way that is neat and efficient.
The knife sliced through the bread cleanly, leaving no crumbs behind.
In a way that is morally or ethically pure.
He won the competition cleanly, without resorting to any unfair tactics.
cleanlyadjective
Free from dirt, stains, or impurities; clean.
The cleanly sheets smelled of fresh linen.
Habitually maintaining cleanliness or neatness.
She was a cleanly woman who swept the floor twice a day.