1
as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a small, unpretentious inn offering pleasant, orderly rooms
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in organized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
the consultant developed an orderly procedure that allows us to process our Internet sales much more quickly and efficiently
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in neatly
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of orderly
Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
An orderly walked past the room where my psychiatrist and I were sitting, and then walked past again.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Plus, simple matching glass vessels always look orderly, especially when lined up in multiples.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Costumes are often political and controversial, representing a relatively rare moment of expression in an otherwise orderly community.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for orderly
Adverb
But the selling was orderly and a two-day breach of the 50-day moving average turned out to have been a false breakdown, quickly overcome by the bulls.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
An orderly walked past the room where my psychiatrist and I were sitting, and then walked past again.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Plus, simple matching glass vessels always look orderly, especially when lined up in multiples.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Costumes are often political and controversial, representing a relatively rare moment of expression in an otherwise orderly community.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for orderly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orderly
Adjective
-
If a freestanding bin is unavoidable, choose a sleek and durable model that complements the kitchen’s style, and keep it spotless to maintain a tidy, intentional look.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Filmed on location in Mallorca, the six-part series follows Tom (Lasson) and Petra (Linnertorp), a successful Swedish couple who sell their hypermarket in Sweden for a tidy sum and head for a life of luxury on the Spanish island.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Although dry air and other unfavorable atmospheric conditions have recently hindered development, the disturbance is expected to move into a more favorable environment later this week, giving it a better chance to become organized.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Now, a shower is installed but awaiting an organized signup system.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
But most of the laughs here are character-based, with performers neatly pitching their contributions for complementary contrast, like individual players in an orchestra.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
-
And Wolfe Herd’s career—with its combination of early success, controversy, and ultimately a billion-dollar IPO—fits neatly into the genre.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Those looking to sample new bourbons—whether neat, on the rocks, or featured in a craft cocktail—will have their pick of places to go for a pour.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
-
Chromebooks have become the cheap and simple alternatives to PCs, and so this is a neat solution.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
From Digital Optimization To Intelligence-First Design Digital transformation enabled access, velocity and systematic automation.—
Prashant Kondle,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Apparently, the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion of the Jews of Spain and the systematic mass murder of Jews in the Holocaust, is not enough for Sanchez.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
The women, tidily dressed with cropped, graying hair, approached the armed officers conducting baggage checks in Argentina’s international airport.—
Haley Cohen Gilliland,
Air Mail,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
On the other end, however, these methodical signs can slip quite easily into perfectionism, which can stifle the fun that beauty is meant to be.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
-
He is known for being temperamentally methodical, for his professionalism and for his grasp of policy detail.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
The man was alone and smartly dressed in a button-down shirt, khaki pants and professorial eyeglasses.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
-
The Golden Girls team smartly zeroed in on the parts of Gold’s song that would work best for the show.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Orderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orderly. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share