orderly — arranged in a neat, tidy way; behaving in a calm and controlled manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: arranged in a neat, tidy way; behaving in a calm and controlled manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrdərli/
Example Sentences
- My mom expects my room to be orderly, but my socks have other plans.
- The students lined up in an orderly fashion for lunch.
- The office evacuation was surprisingly orderly, unlike my desk drawer.
orderly
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɔːrdərli/]
arranged in a neat, tidy way; behaving in a calm and controlled manner
An orderly person arranges books and items in calm, systematic organization
The orderly morning arrives fairly and early — when life is organized, serenity comes naturally
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'orderly', derived from the noun 'order' (from Old French 'ordre', ultimately from Latin 'ordo' meaning arrangement or sequence) combined with the suffix '-ly' meaning 'in the manner of' or 'characterized by'.
Breakdown
order (arrangement, sequence) + -ly (in the manner of; characterized by) = orderly
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📝Examples
“My mom expects my room to be orderly, but my socks have other plans.”
“The students lined up in an orderly fashion for lunch.”
“The office evacuation was surprisingly orderly, unlike my desk drawer.”
“Please submit your documents in an orderly sequence.”
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