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tidy

tidy

47 1.0
Having things in order with no mess
  • adjective
  • /ˈtaɪdi/
translation icon : ordenado
  • The home must be kept tidy.
  • neat and tidy
  • clean and tidy
  • keep tidy

The workflow in terms of shooting is going to be way tidier.

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Examples

  • She always keeps her room tidy, with everything in its place.

  • But here I am, packing up her life all neat and tidy.

  • How can I make sure that this place is as tidy as you want it to be?

  • I have discovered I like my home to be clean and tidy, and everything put in its place.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Everything is as clean and tidy as the day he checked in.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Both he and his wife were tidy and organized by nature.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • You can do this by making sure that your space is clear and tidy and a pleasant place to be.

  • The villages we drove through are clean and tidy in a very un-Third World way.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Just down the road from the farm, Unionville today is a poor but tidy rural town of single-family homes.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Such nice, tidy uniforms.

Synonyms

neat
vstidy
144 1.0

Clean and tidy with things in order

is about general cleanliness and organization rather than careful workmanship
orderly
vstidy
55 2.4

Arranged in a tidy, organized way

focuses more on overall cleanliness and appearance than strict order
immaculate
vstidy
36 5.9

Completely clean and neat with no marks or stains

covers general cleanliness and order rather than absolute flawlessness
clean-cut
vstidy
13 3.8

Having a neat, smart look and tidy clothes

describes general cleanliness and order rather than personal style
well-kept
vstidy
7 1.8

Neat and in good condition because someone looks after it

refers to immediate cleanliness and arrangement rather than long-term upkeep
trim
vstidy
5 3.0

Neat and slim in shape or style

is mainly about cleanliness and organization, not slim design
uncluttered
vstidy
5 4.0

Free of extra things and distractions, simple and tidy

focuses on general cleanliness and order rather than minimalism
neat and tidy
vstidy
4 1.4

Clean and well organized with no mess

is the single-word general form rather than the two-word phrase
3 4.2

Very clean and tidy, looking almost new

is generally clean and organized but not necessarily spotless
spruced up
vstidy
  • Informal
3 4.6

Neat and attractive, often dressed or decorated for a special occasion

refers to basic cleanliness and organization rather than a cleaned-up look
spic-and-span
vstidy
3 4.9

Completely clean and tidy with no dust or dirt

denotes general cleanliness and order rather than total cleanliness

Neat and in very good order

means ordinary cleanliness and organization rather than exceptional order
1 4.1

Very clean and tidy with no dirt or marks

includes cleanliness and organization but not necessarily flawless perfection
shipshape
vstidy
4.9

Neat and clean with everything in its place

describes general cleanliness and organization without the idiomatic tone
ruly
vstidy
9.9

Neat and well arranged, like a tidy desk or garden

is used for appearance and organization rather than conduct

Antonyms

233 1.0

Not tidy or clean, with things in the wrong place

11 1.0

Not neat, with things like papers or clothes left around

Compounds

Clean and well organized with no mess

tidy sum
  • Informal
3 3.7

A fairly large amount of money that is nice to get

Clothes and hair that are neat and clean

9.9

A wildflower in California that lives for one year and has yellow flowers with white tips

How Tidy

immaculate
36 5.9
neat
144 1.0
tidy
47 1.0
messy
233 1.0

Surface Forms

tidy positive
tidier comparative
tidiest superlative

Etymology

Tidy originally meant 'at the right time' from Old English tidig and tid ('time', like tide) and later came to mean 'well ordered' or 'neat'. That is why calling a room tidy means it is clean and organized.