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orderly

[awr-der-lee] / ˈɔr dər li /
ADJECTIVE
methodical, organized
Synonyms
STRONGEST
businesslike formal neat precise regulated scientific systematic thorough tidy
STRONG
clean regular trim uniform
WEAK
alike all together arranged careful conventional correct exact fixed framed in apple-pie order in good shape in order in shape methodic neat as button neat as pin set-up shipshape spick-and-span systematized to rights together uncluttered
Antonyms
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chaotic confused disorderly disorganized sloppy slovenly
STRONG
changing inconsistent rough
WEAK
complicated misbehaving unmethodical unruly unsystematic untidy
ADJECTIVE
well-behaved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calm disciplined law-abiding manageable nonviolent quiet restrained tranquil
WEAK
at peace controlled decorous docile obedient peaceable submissive well-mannered
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitated loud noisy turbulent violent wild
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bad complicated disorderly disorganized misbehaving unmethodical unruly unsystematic untidy

Example Sentences

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One of his students even crashes with him for a time, echoing Jimmy’s blurred lines between orderly professionalism and invasive shows of caring.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

A detailed analysis revealed that the molting pattern was irregular rather than orderly.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

A big reason is because the selloff in the past couple of weeks has been an orderly one, as McCourt highlights, rather than a panicked free-for-all.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

For PM Lawrence Wong, Singapore's orderly nature is a competitive advantage.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The contents of the office are orderly, but not clearly organized.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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