Neatly Meaning in English
word
/ˈnitɫi/
NEET-lee
/nˈiːtli/
NEET-lee
Definition
In a tidy, organized, and careful way; something done so that everything looks clean and in order.
Usage & Nuances
'Neatly' is commonly used with actions like 'write', 'arrange', 'fold', and 'stack'. It emphasizes tidiness and care but is neutral in tone. Do not confuse with 'nicely' (pleasant/result), which lacks the focus on organization.
Spanish: ordenadamente - prolijamentePortuguese (BR): ordenadamente - de forma arrumadaPortuguese (PT): ordenadamente - de forma arrumadaChinese (Simplified): 整齐地Chinese (Traditional): 整齊地Hindi: साफ़-सुथरे ढंग सेArabic: بِشكلٍ مُرتَّبBengali: পরিপাটি করে - গোছানোভাবেRussian: аккуратноJapanese: きちんと - 整然とVietnamese: gọn gàng - ngăn nắpKorean: 깔끔하게 - 정돈되게Turkish: düzenli bir şekilde - tertipli bir şekildeUrdu: قرینے سے - صفائی سےIndonesian: rapi - rapi dan teratur
Example Sentences
All the shoes were lined up neatly by the door.
natural
Your handwriting is always so neatly done!
natural
Please stack the books neatly on the shelf.
basic
She writes her notes neatly so she can read them easily.
basic
The towels are folded neatly in the closet.
basic
He neatly avoided answering my question.
natural