Definition

In a way that is neat and organized, without mess.

Example

She arranged her books tidily on the shelf.

Conversation

I finally organized my room tidily yesterday!

That’s great! It must feel so much better now.

Definitely, I can find things more easily when everything is tidily placed.

I need to do that too; my stuff is all over the place!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tidily → It is formed from "tidy" (from Middle English *tidy*, meaning neat or in order) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "tidily" means in a neat or orderly manner.

Memory Tip

Think of being neat or organized ('tidy') and how the '-ly' suffix indicates the manner in which something is done. So, tidily means doing something in a neat way.

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