Orderly

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrdərli/

Definitions of orderly

adjective neat and organized; well-behaved or disciplined

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher asked the students to line up in an orderly manner.

A2 She always keeps her desk neat and orderly.

B1 The company has implemented new procedures to ensure a more orderly workflow.

B2 The librarian organized the books on the shelves in an orderly fashion.

C1 The military operation was executed with precise and orderly coordination.

C2 The architect designed the building with an orderly layout that maximized efficiency.

Examples of orderly in a Sentence

formal The librarian ensures that the books are arranged in an orderly fashion on the shelves.

informal Please keep your desk area tidy and orderly.

slang Let's make sure everything is in order before the boss comes in.

figurative His thoughts were in such disarray that he struggled to form an orderly argument.

Grammatical Forms of orderly

• past tense: ordered
• plural: orderlies
• comparative: more orderly
• superlative: most orderly
• present tense: order
• future tense: will order
• perfect tense: have ordered
• continuous tense: is ordering
• singular: orderly
• positive degree: orderly
• infinitive: to order
• gerund: ordering
• participle: ordered

Origin and Evolution of orderly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'orderly' originated from the Middle English word 'ordrely' which was derived from the Old French word 'ordreli' meaning well-arranged or in good order.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'orderly' has retained its original meaning of being well-arranged or organized, but it has also come to be used to describe someone who follows rules and regulations in a disciplined manner.