tidy
adjective
neat, orderly, or trim, as in appearance or dress.
tidiness
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a word derived from
tidy.
Example Sentences
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A broom tucked into a corner explains the unusual tidiness of the space, disturbed only by a glass bottle and a brown puddle in the middle of the floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Though her “Spike Cafe” is about a year old, she says she has to “continue to babysit it,” as pigeons aren’t exactly known for their tidiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
It feels satisfying that he was apprehended, and as a reporter there’s a certain kind of tidiness about it being ready for Monday morning.
From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2025
Schools have traditionally associated short hair with discipline and tidiness - an argument that has been repeated by many social media users this week.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2025
But Jon turns me into a model of tidiness and efficiency.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
