tidier
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈtaɪdiər/
KK: /ˈtaɪdiər/
adjective
Definition
More organized and neat than something else.
Example
After cleaning my room, it looks much tidier than before.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: tidier
Superlative: tidiest
Conversation
I think my room is finally looking a bit tidier today.
It really does! I can actually see the floor now.
Thanks! I should keep it tidier more often.
Definitely! A clean space makes such a difference.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
neater
orderlier
cleaner
Antonyms
messier
disorderly
untidy
noun
Definition
A person who organizes or cleans up a space to make it neat and orderly.
Example
The tidier made sure the office was clean and organized before the meeting.
Conversation
I really need to hire a tidier for my place.
That sounds like a good idea; it can be hard to keep everything organized.
Yeah, especially with my busy schedule.
Root Explanation
Tidier → It is formed from "tidy" (from Old English *tidy*, meaning neat or orderly) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "tidier" refers to a person or thing that makes something more neat or orderly.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who makes things more 'neat' ('tidy') — the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the tidying.
Visually Confused Words
tinder
tier
tide
dier