arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
observant of or governed by system or method, as persons or the mind.
characterized by or observant of law, rule, or discipline; well-behaved; law-abiding: an orderly assemblage of citizens.
pertaining to or charged with the communication or execution of orders.
adverb
methodically; regularly.
according to established order or rule.
noun,pluralor·der·lies.
Military. an enlisted soldier assigned to perform various chores for a commanding officer or group of officers.
a hospital attendant having general, nonmedical duties.
Origin of orderly
First recorded in 1470–80 as adverb; 1570–80 as adjective; 1795–1805 as noun; order + -ly
ANTONYMS FOR orderly
1 chaotic, disorderly, haphazard.
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synonym study for orderly
1, 2. Orderly, methodical, systematic characterize that which is neat, in order, and planned. These three words are sometimes used interchangeably. However, orderly emphasizes neatness of arrangement: an orderly array of books.Methodical suggests a logical plan, a definite order of actions or method from beginning to end: a methodical examination.Systematic suggests thoroughness, an extensive and detailed plan, together with regularity of action: a systematic review.
OTHER WORDS FROM orderly
or·der·li·ness,nounun·or·der·ly,adjective
Words nearby orderly
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Last night’s debate made clear that additional structure should be added to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues.
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His bellicose performance in the first presidential debate probably didn’t comfort businesspeople hoping for more orderly policymaking.
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Thus, a shelf of alphabetized books is more orderly and has less entropy.
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Another way of stating this is to say that the xy-plane “parameterizes,” or collects in an orderly way, all pairs of points on the number line.
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The protestors cooperated for the most part, making the march orderly and peaceful.
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Yes, I think an orderly and measured immigration policy is appropriate.
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By global standards, it's a fairly calm, quiet, orderly place of medium size that functions pretty well most days.
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But let us, in doing so, respect the orderly processes of the law.
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Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) agreed with this approach, emphasizing that we need to have “an orderly administration of US debt.”