tidily

English

Etymology

From Middle English tidili, tidily, equivalent to tidy +‎ -ly.

Adverb

tidily (comparative more tidily, superlative most tidily)

1. In a tidy manner; neatly; cleanly. [from 18th c.]
2. (obsolete) seasonably; betimes
3. (obsolete) suitably; duly; favourably

References

• James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928), “Tidily”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volumes X, Part 1 (Ti–U), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 13.