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CLEANLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected forms: cleanlier    , cleanliest   

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Habitually clean

Example:

cleanly in their persons and habitations

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

clean (free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits)

Derivation:

cleanliness (diligence in keeping clean)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly

Example:

he bounced it cleanly off the wall

Synonyms:

cleanly; flawlessly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

clean (free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution

Example:

the motor burns cleanly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

clean (free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits)

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