Associations to the word «Cleanly»

Wiktionary

CLEANLY, adjective. Being habitually clean, practising good hygiene
CLEANLY, adjective. (obsolete) Cleansing; fitted to remove moisture; dirt, etc.
CLEANLY, adjective. (obsolete) adroit; dexterous; artful
CLEANLY, adverb. In a clean way
CLEANLY, adverb. Neatly
CLEANLY, adverb. Not causing a mess or unnecessary damage
CLEANLY, adverb. Innocently; without stain
CLEANLY, adverb. Adroitly; dexterously

Dictionary definition

CLEANLY, adverb. In an adroit manner; "he bounced it cleanly off the wall".
CLEANLY, adverb. In a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution; "the motor burns cleanly".
CLEANLY, adverb. Without difficulty or distortion; "she played the piano accompaniment cleanly".
CLEANLY, adjective. Habitually clean; "cleanly in their persons and habitations".

Wise words

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain