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Orderly

//ˈɔɹdɚli// adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Neat and tidy; possessing order.

    "He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place."

  2. 2
    Methodical or systematic.

    "We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules."

  3. 3
    Peaceful; well-behaved.

    "An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus."

  4. 4
    Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.

    "aids-de-camp and orderly men"

Adjective
  1. 1
    devoid of violence or disruption wordnet
  2. 2
    clean or organized wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly (adjective) way. archaic

    "You are blunt; go to it orderly."

  2. 2
    In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement. obsolete

    "The earth from heaven, the sea from earth, he parted orderly, / And from the thicke and foggie ayre, he tooke the lightsome skie."

Noun
  1. 1
    A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
  2. 2
    a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients wordnet
  3. 3
    A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.
  4. 4
    a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From order + -ly.

Etymology 2

From order + -ly.

Etymology 3

From order + -ly.

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