Sekirov Dictionary

cleanly

/ˈkliːnli/

adverb 4
/ˈklɛnli/ adjective 3
forms 4

adverb4

•
In a clean way, neatly.
- He was very cleanly dressed, in a blue coat, striped waistcoat, and nankeen trowsers; […] — 1849
•
Not causing a mess or unnecessary damage.
- We agreed to break off our relationship cleanly.
- Fortunately, the bullet passed cleanly through your shoulder.
•
Adroitly; dexterously
- The boy will do well certain : give him grace To have a quick hand and convey things cleanly — 1616
•
Innocently; without stain.
- If I do growe great, ile growe lesse, for ile purge and leaue Sacke, and liue cleanlie as a noble man should do. — 1597

cleanly

/ˈklɛnli/

adjective3

•
Being habitually clean, practising good hygiene.
- I'l now lead you to an honest Ale-house, where we shall find a cleanly room, Lavender in the windowes, and twenty Ballads stuck about the wall; […] — 1653
(no longer used) Adroit; dexterous; artful.
•
(no longer used) Cleansing; fitted to remove moisture; dirt, etc.
- In our Fantastic Climes the Fair / With cleanly Powder dry their Hair: […] — 1718

forms

cleanlier · more cleanly · cleanliest · most cleanly

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