Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

cleanly

[klen-lee, kleen-lee] / ˈklɛn li, ˈklin li /
ADVERB
neat
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In a first-of-its-kind large-scale study, scientists created giant fire whirls, spinning columns of flame that resemble fire tornadoes, and found they burn oil faster and more cleanly than conventional methods.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

His motives couldn’t be more cleanly illustrated by a PowerPoint presentation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The wounds from a spell that brought one league title and Copa del Rey did not heal cleanly.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The band planned a New York City debut that went off cleanly at the abandoned band shell where the hip-hop classic “Wild Style” was filmed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

It was made of old gray stone and had twin spires that rose cleanly into the sky, high above the tallest tenements.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "cleanly" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com