Cleanly Meaning in English
word
ˈkɫinɫi
KLEEN-lee
ˈklɛnli
KLEN-lee
Definition
In a way that is clean or neat, without leaving dirt, mess, or mistakes. It can also mean doing something skillfully and precisely.
Usage & Nuances
'Cleanly' is an adverb, often used with verbs showing how an action is done ('cut cleanly', 'win cleanly'). Common in sports, cooking, and daily tasks. Not to be confused with 'clean' (adjective or verb). 'Cleanly' can imply both the absence of dirt and doing something with precision.
Spanish: limpiamente - de forma limpiaPortuguese (BR): limpamente - de forma limpaPortuguese (PT): limpamente - de forma limpaChinese (Simplified): 干净地Chinese (Traditional): 乾淨地Hindi: साफ़-सुथरे ढंग सेArabic: بشكل نظيفBengali: পরিষ্কারভাবে - নিখুঁতভাবেRussian: чисто - аккуратноJapanese: きれいに - 正確にVietnamese: sạch sẽ - gọn gàngKorean: 깨끗이 - 정확하게Turkish: temizce - düzgünceUrdu: صاف طریقے سے - مہارت سےIndonesian: dengan bersih - dengan rapi
Example Sentences
He always cuts vegetables cleanly.
basic
Please wipe the table cleanly after dinner.
basic
The car stopped cleanly at the red light.
basic
She finished the race cleanly, without any fouls.
natural
The knife sliced through the bread cleanly, with no crumbs at all.
natural
It’s hard to break a habit cleanly, but he managed to do it.
natural