Cleanly Definition & Meaning
cleanly
- adverb
- in an adroit manner; "he bounced it cleanly off the wall"
- in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution; "the motor burns cleanly"
- without difficulty or distortion; "she played the piano accompaniment cleanly"
- adjective
- habitually clean; "cleanly in their persons and habitations"
"Cleanly" in song lyrics
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"Thangs got a mess, but I got away cleanly"
Gangsta Boo f/ Project Pat — Da Carjack
Words that rhyme with cleanly
Usage tips for "cleanly"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does cleanly mean?
- in an adroit manner; "he bounced it cleanly off the wall" in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution; "the motor burns cleanly" without difficulty or distortion; "she played the piano accompaniment cleanly" habitually clean; "cleanly in their persons and habitations"
- What part of speech is cleanly?
- Cleanly is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does cleanly have?
- Cleanly has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).