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Meaning of neatly
The primary meaning of "neatly" is doing something in a tidy and efficient manner.
Etymology of neatly
The word "neatly" comes from the adjective "neat", which originated in the 14th century from the Old English word "neat", meaning clean or pure, and the suffix "-ly", which forms an adverb
Historically, "neat" was used to describe something as clean or free from impurities, and over time, the adverb "neatly" evolved to convey a sense of tidiness and efficiency in action or arrangement
Synonyms
tidily
cleanly
orderly
methodically
systematically
precisely
carefully
meticulously
thoroughly
efficiently
effectively
skillfully
expertly
flawlessly
impeccably
perfectly
elegantly
refinedly
gracefully
smoothly
quietly
unobtrusively
inconspicuously
discreetly
modestly
humbly
simply
unpretentiously
tastefully
attractively
beautifully
lovelily
charmingly
delightfully
Definitions
- In a tidy and efficient manner, without mess or disorder
- * With precision and skill, so that something is done effectively and attractively
Usage Examples
- She packed her suitcase neatly, making sure everything was organized and easy to find
- * The chef chopped the vegetables neatly, creating a uniform size and shape for the salad
- * The room was decorated neatly, with each piece of furniture carefully selected and placed
Antonyms
messily
sloppily
carelessly
roughly
crudely
clumsily
ineptly
inadequately
insufficiently
poorly
badly
inadequately
unskillfully
inexpertly
imperfectly
faultily
defectively
erratically
irregularly
chaotically
haphazardly
randomly
disorganizedly