cleanly meaning and definition

CLEANLY adjective

Definition of cleanly (adjective)

1. habitually clean
   • "cleanly in their persons and habitations"

CLEANLY adverb

Definition of cleanly (adverb)

1. in an adroit manner
   • "he bounced it cleanly off the wall"
   • synonyms: flawlessly
2. in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
   • "the motor burns cleanly"
3. without difficulty or distortion
   • "she played the piano accompaniment cleanly"