Synonyms of orderly
24 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for orderly is regular. Other synonyms of orderly are shipshape. The opposite of orderly is disorderly.
Synonyms and similar words for orderly
adjectiveNeat and tidy; possessing order.
- regularDemonstrating a consistent set of rules; showing order, evenness of operation or occurrence.
nounA soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.
- batmanA servant or valet to a military officer.
adverbIn order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.
- methodicallyIn a methodical manner; with order.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- trim
- well-kept
- in orderReady, prepared; orderly; tidy.
- neat
- neat and tidyIn a state of good order; tidy.
- neat as a new pinVery clean or tidy.
- neat as a pin(simile) Very neat and tidy.
- nice as ninepence
- rulyNeat and orderly.
- shipshapeMeticulously neat and tidy.
- squared away
- tidy
- tiptop
- tosh UK, dialectal
- trig
- all Sir Garnet UK, datedIn order; perfect.
- Bristol fashion and shipshape UK, dated
- prest obsolete
- shipshape and Bristol fashion UK, datedNeatly and properly arranged or organized; neat and tidy, tidy.
- tight obsolete
adverbMore synonyms
- systematicallyIn a systematic manner; organizedly or methodically.
Opposite of orderly
adjectiveMore antonyms
- disorderlyNot acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
Meaning of orderly
- adjective Neat and tidy; possessing order.
- adjective Methodical or systematic.
- adjective Peaceful; well-behaved.
orderly in other languages
Questions about synonyms of orderly
- What is another word for orderly?
- Orderly has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as regular and shipshape.
- What is the opposite of orderly?
- The opposite of orderly is disorderly.
- What does orderly mean?
- Orderly means neat and tidy; possessing order.
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