orderly
Translation
orderly, well-behaved, neat, organized
Examples
Please form an orderly line.
Please form an orderly line.
He has a very orderly mind.
He has a very orderly mind.
The crowd was calm and orderly.
The crowd was calm and orderly.
Grammar Patterns
((an orderly + noun)) a neat or well-behaved noun The students formed an orderly queue.
((sb./sth. is orderly)) sb./sth. is well-behaved The demonstration was peaceful and orderly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: neat, tidy, organized; Antonyms: disorderly, messy
Etymology
From the noun 'order' + the suffix '-ly', which forms adjectives meaning 'having the qualities of'.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-ly' here makes an adjective, not an adverb (though it can be used adverbially). An 'orderly' person likes 'order'.