cleanly

Other forms: cleanliest; cleanlier; cleanlily

Definitions of cleanly
  1. adverb
    in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
    “the motor burns cleanly”
  2. adverb
    without difficulty or distortion
    “she played the piano accompaniment cleanly”
  3. adverb
    in an adroit manner
    “he bounced it cleanly off the wall”
    synonyms: flawlessly
Definitions of cleanly
  1. adjective
    habitually clean
    “cleanly in their persons and habitations”
    synonyms:
    clean
    free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
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