SG Heritage Dictionary

Cleanly [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. clenly. [from clean.]

2. Free rom dirt, filth, or any foul matter; neat; carefully avoiding filth.

3. Pure; free from mixture; innocent; as cleanly joys.

4. Cleansing; making clean; as cleanly powder.

5. Nice; artful; dextrous; adroit; as a cleanly play; a cleanly evasion.

Cleanly [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

In a clean manner; neatly; without filth.

Cleanly [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. In a clean manner; neatly.

2. Innocently; without stain.

Cleanly [Superlative] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Habitually clean; pure; innocent.

2. Cleansing; fitted to remove moisture; dirt, etc.

3. Adroit; skillful; dexterous; artful.