Definitions for cleanly
ˈklɛn li; ˈklin-clean·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cleanlyadverb

   habitually clean

   "cleanly in their persons and habitations"

2. flawlessly, cleanlyadverb

   in an adroit manner

   "he bounced it cleanly off the wall"

3. cleanlyadverb

   in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution

   "the motor burns cleanly"

4. cleanlyadverb

   without difficulty or distortion

   "she played the piano accompaniment cleanly"

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cleanlyadjective

   Etymology: from clean.

   1. Free from dirtiness; careful to avoid filth; pure in the person.

   Next that shall mountain ’sparagus be laid,
   Pull’d by some plain but cleanly country maid. Dryden.

   An ant is a very cleanly insect, and throws out of her nest all the small remains of the corn on which she feeds. Addison.

   2. That which makes cleanliness.

   In our fantastick climes, the fair
   With cleanly powder dry their hair. Matthew Prior.

   3. Pure; innocent; immaculate.

   Perhaps human nature meets few more sweetly relishing and cleanly joys, than those that derive from successful trials. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps. Preface.

   4. Nice; addressful; artful.

   We can secure ourselves a retreat by some cleanly evasion. Roger L'Estrange, Fables.

2. Cleanlyadverb

   Etymology: from clean.

   1. Elegantly; neatly; without nastiness.

   If I do grow great, I’ll have sack, and live cleanly as a nobleman should. William Shakespeare, Henry IV. p. i.

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1. cleanly

   Cleanly generally refers to something done neatly, efficiently, without any waste or needless actions, and in a manner that avoids harm or undesirable effects. It may also refer to being free from dirt, pollution, germs, or any form of contamination.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cleanly

   habitually clean; pure; innocent

2. Cleanly

   cleansing; fitted to remove moisture; dirt, etc

3. Cleanly

   adroit; skillful; dexterous; artful

4. Cleanlyadverb

   in a clean manner; neatly

5. Cleanlyadverb

   innocently; without stain

6. Cleanlyadverb

   adroitly; dexterously

7. Etymology: [From Clean.]

Anagrams for cleanly »

1. lancely

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cleanly in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cleanly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of cleanly in a Sentence

1. Preston Wells Griffith:

   All energy sources are important, and The United States will be utilized unapologetically, the important piece is to utilize them in the most cleanly and efficient way, and that's something I think all countries are committed to.

2. Michael Dellegrazie:

   He was brought to the curb area where we were given a carrier, a Delta carrier, and some garbage bags and in one of the garbage bags was Alejandro, i was very careful that the handoff was done cleanly, so I opened the first garbage bag and in that I discovered something that shocked me. ... It was a blanket that was full of blood.

3. Cecil Roberts:

   If we decide as a nation that we are going to have a completely carbon free electrical system that would cost trillions of dollars, I am guessing that for a lot less we can figure out how to burn coal cleanly.

4. Stanley Young:

   We discovered some very strange anomalies, for instance, the car was running more cleanly when it was cold than when it was warm, which is the opposite of what every other car does — because once you warm a car up that's when it begins to deliver its best pollution controls. This was not the case. So clearly something else was going on. Over time we assembled enough proof and questions that they could no longer provide any reasonable explanation for what was going on.

5. Michael Dellegrazie:

   I was very careful that the handoff was done cleanly, so I opened the first garbage bag and in that I discovered something that shocked me. ... It was a blanket that was full of blood.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cleanly
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=cleanly
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanly