adj B1 Intermediate Uncommon

orderly

AW-duh-lee

Orderly (adj) means Neat, tidy, and well arranged. Example: “The students filed out of the classroom in an orderly line.”

adj

Neat, tidy, and well arranged.

"The students filed out of the classroom in an orderly line."

"She kept an orderly kitchen despite her hectic schedule."

Peaceful and well-behaved; not disruptive.

"The crowd remained orderly throughout the long wait."

noun

A hospital worker who handles non-medical tasks such as moving patients or equipment.

"The orderly wheeled the patient down to radiology."

How to use orderly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNeat and calm (as an adjective), or a hospital helper who assists with non-medical duties (as a noun).

Common pairings

orderly fashion orderly queue hospital orderly

Word forms

more orderly comparative, more orderly comparative, orderlies plural, most orderly superlative, most orderly superlative

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Synonyms

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trim well-kept all Sir Garnet Bristol fashion and shipshape in order neat neat and tidy neat as a new pin neat as a pin nice as ninepence prest ruly

Antonyms

disorderly

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Rhymes for orderly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “orderly” mean?

The word “orderly” means neat, tidy, and well arranged. In plain terms, neat and calm (as an adjective), or a hospital helper who assists with non-medical duties (as a noun).

How do you pronounce “orderly”?

“Orderly” is pronounced AW-duh-lee (/ˈɔɹdɚli/ in IPA).

How do you use “orderly” in a sentence?

Here is “orderly” used in a sentence: “The students filed out of the classroom in an orderly line.”

What is another word for “orderly”?

Words with a similar meaning to “orderly” include trim, well-kept, all Sir Garnet, Bristol fashion and shipshape, in order and neat.

What is the opposite of “orderly”?

The opposite of “orderly” — its antonyms — is disorderly.

What part of speech is “orderly”?

Depending on how it is used, “orderly” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “orderly” a common word?

“Orderly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “orderly” have?

“Orderly” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: neat, tidy, and well arranged.

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