Tidy

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪ.di/

Definitions of tidy

adjective neat and well-organized; showing good order and cleanliness

Example Sentences

A1 My room is tidy because I clean it every day.

A2 She always keeps her desk tidy by organizing her papers.

B1 The kitchen was tidy and well-organized when we moved in.

B2 I prefer to work in a tidy environment to stay focused.

C1 His office is always tidy and clutter-free, which helps him stay productive.

C2 The hotel room was impeccably tidy, with everything in its proper place.

Examples of tidy in a Sentence

formal She always keeps her desk tidy and organized.

informal I like to keep my room tidy so I can find things easily.

slang My mom told me to tidy up my room before she gets home.

figurative His thoughts were a jumbled mess until he tidied them up and found clarity.

Grammatical Forms of tidy

• past tense: tidied
• plural: tidies
• comparative: tidier
• superlative: tidiest
• present tense: tidy
• future tense: will tidy
• perfect tense: has tidied
• continuous tense: is tidying
• singular: tidy
• positive degree: tidy
• infinitive: to tidy
• gerund: tidying
• participle: tidied

Origin and Evolution of tidy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tidy' originated from the Old English word 'tidi', meaning timely or seasonable.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'tidy' evolved to refer to something that is neat, orderly, and well-organized.