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cleanly¹ Definition

cleanly (klen′lē)

adjective -·lier, -·li·est

  1. keeping oneself or one's surroundings clean
  2. always kept clean

Etymology: ME clenli < OE clænlice < clæne, clean

cleanly¹ Related Forms

clean′·li·ness noun

cleanly² Definition

cleanly (klēn′lē)

adverb

in a clean manner

cleanly Synonyms

cleanly

modif.

neat, tidy, spotless; see clean 1, neat 1.