cleanly

Etymology 1

From Middle English clenly, clenliche, clanly, from Old English clǣnlīċ (“cleanly, pure, excellent”), equivalent to clean + -ly.

adj

1. Being habitually clean, practising good hygiene.
   I'll now lead you to an honest ale-house, where we shall find a cleanly room, lavender in the windows, and twenty ballads stuck about the wall. 1653, Izaak Walton, The Compleat Angler
   While his lov'd partner boastful of her hoard, Displays the cleanly platter on the board; 1765, Oliver Goldsmith, The Traveller, or, A Prospect of Society
2. (obsolete) Cleansing; fitted to remove moisture; dirt, etc.
   With cleanly powder dry their hair.
3. (obsolete) Adroit; dexterous; artful.

Etymology 2

From Middle English clenly, clenli, clenliche, from Old English clǣnlīċe (“cleanly”), equivalent to clean + -ly.

adv

1. In a clean way, neatly.
2. Not causing a mess or unnecessary damage.
   We agreed to break off our relationship cleanly.
   Fortunately, the bullet passed cleanly through your shoulder.
3. Innocently; without stain.
4. Adroitly; dexterously
   The boy will do well certain : give him grace To have a quick hand and convey things cleanly c. 1616, Thomas Middleton, The Witch