Associations to the word «Orderly»

Wiktionary

ORDERLY, adjective. Neat and tidy; possessing order.
ORDERLY, adjective. Methodical or systematic.
ORDERLY, adjective. Peaceful; well-behaved.
ORDERLY, adjective. Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.
ORDERLY, noun. A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
ORDERLY, noun. A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.
ORDERLY, adverb. (now rare) According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved way. [from 15th c.]
ORDERLY, adverb. (obsolete) In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement. [15th-19th c.]

Dictionary definition

ORDERLY, noun. A soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer; "the orderly laid out the general's uniform".
ORDERLY, noun. A male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients.
ORDERLY, adjective. Devoid of violence or disruption; "an orderly crowd confronted the president".
ORDERLY, adjective. Clean or organized; "her neat dress"; "a neat room".

Wise words

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