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messily

/ˈmɛsɪli/
mes · si · ly
Adjective:messy
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• adverb

1

In an untidy, dirty, or disorganized manner.

Example

"The toddler ate his spaghetti messily, leaving tomato sauce all over the high chair."

2

In a confused, complicated, or unpleasant way that is difficult to resolve.

Example

"The business partnership ended messily after months of bitter legal disputes."

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• Rhymes for messily

• Nearby Words

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messiah
messianic
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messiness
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mestizo

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Messily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/messily
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