What is the meaning of cleanly?

adjective

  • Habitually clean.
    • usage: "cleanly in their persons and habitations"

adverb

  • In an adroit manner.
    • usage: "he bounced it cleanly off the wall"
  • In a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution.
    • usage: "the motor burns cleanly"
  • Without difficulty or distortion.
    • usage: "she played the piano accompaniment cleanly"
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