tidy

Definition

Arranged neatly and in order.

Etymology

From Middle English tidy, tydy, tidi (“timely, seasonal, opportune”), from tide (“time”) + -y. Cognate with Saterland Frisian tiedig (“timely, early”), Dutch tijdig (“timely”), German Low German tiedig (“timely”), German zeitig (“seasonal, timely”), Danish tidig (“timely”), Swedish tidig (“timely”).

Example Sentences

• "She always kept her desk immaculately tidy; nothing was ever out of place."
• "Keep Britain tidy by picking up litter."
• "The scheme made a tidy profit."