CLEANLY

cleanly

Adjective

  1. being habitually clean, practising good hygiene
  2. Cleansing; fitted to remove moisture; dirt, etc.
  3. adroit; dexterous; artful

Adverb

  1. in a clean way
  2. neatly
    He was very cleanly dressed. — Dickens.
  3. not causing a mess or unnecessary damage
    We agreed to break off our relationship cleanly.
    Fortunately, the bullet passed cleanly through your shoulder.
  4. innocently; without stain
  5. adroitly; dexterously


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