orderly
About 5.92 uses per million words.
Meaning
- adjective Neat and tidy; possessing order.
He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.
- adjective Methodical or systematic.
We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules.
- adjective Peaceful; well-behaved.
An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus.
- adjective Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.
- noun A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
- noun A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.
- adverb According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly (adjective) way. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- adverb In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.
Similar words
ordered tidy consistent logical coherent organized lawful peaceful systematic law-abiding
Often followed by
and fashion manner way arrangement development sequence in room
Word family
orderlies
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