Cleanly and Messed

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Cleanly adjective - Habitually clean.

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Messed is an antonym for cleanly.

Nearby Words: clean, cleaner, cleanness, cleanliness

Messed adjective - Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness.

Usage example: came home to find a messed basement with his tools scattered about

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Cleanly is an antonym for messed.

Nearby Words: mess, messy, messing

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