tidy Synonyms
Another word for tidy
• adjective (Context 1)
Arranged neatly and in order; free from clutter or mess.
"She always keeps her desk neat so she can find her documents quickly."
• verb (Context 2)
To bring order to a room, space, or collection of items by arranging things neatly and putting them in their proper places.
"The children were asked to tidy up their bedrooms before going outside to play."
• adjective (Context 3)
Inclined to keep things neat and well-organized; methodical in habits.
"My roommate is a very neat person who cleans the kitchen immediately after cooking."
• adjective (Context 4)
(Informal) Considerable or impressively large in amount or size, especially regarding money.
"They managed to save a considerable sum of money over the course of five years."
• noun (Context 5)
An act or session of making a room or space neat and orderly.
"The living room needs a quick tidy-up before our guests arrive for dinner."
• noun (Context 6)
A small container, receptacle, or organizer used for holding odds and ends neatly.
"She placed a plastic desk organizer next to her monitor to hold pens and paperclips."
• noun (Context 7)
A decorative protective cover placed over the back or arms of a chair to prevent soiling; an antimacassar.
"Lace tidies were pinned carefully to the backs of the Victorian armchairs."
Opposites of tidy
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of tidy varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: