Definition of cleanly Cleanly

/kliˈnli/ - [kleenlee] - clean•ly

We found 19 definitions of cleanly from 4 different sources.

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What does cleanly mean?

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Adjective

cleanly, cleanlier, cleanliest

cleanly - habitually clean; "cleanly in their persons and habitations"
  clean free of drugs; "after a long dependency on heroin she has been clean for 4 years"

Adverb

cleanly - in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution; "the motor burns cleanly"
cleanly - without difficulty or distortion; "she played the piano accompaniment cleanly"
cleanly - in an adroit manner; "he bounced it cleanly off the wall"
  flawlessly
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • cleanly (superl.)
    Habitually clean; pure; innocent.
  • cleanly (superl.)
    Cleansing; fitted to remove moisture; dirt, etc.
  • cleanly (superl.)
    Adroit; skillful; dexterous; artful.
  • cleanly (adv.)
    In a clean manner; neatly.
  • cleanly (adv.)
    Innocently; without stain.
  • cleanly (adv.)
    Adroitly; dexterously.

Part of speech

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  • cleanly, adjective.

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