tidily

English

Etymology

From Middle English tidili, tidily, equivalent to tidy +‎ -ly.

Adverb

tidily (comparative more tidily, superlative most tidily)

In a tidy manner; neatly; cleanly. [from 18th c.]
(obsolete) seasonably; betimes
(obsolete) suitably; duly; favourably

References

James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928), “Tidily”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volumes X, Part 1 (Ti–U), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 13.

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