1. arranged in a neat, organized way
2. behaving in a calm, controlled manner

1. a hospital worker who helps with basic patient care and cleaning
Usage: medical
2. a soldier who carries messages and performs routine tasks for an officer
Usage: military

Examples

• She kept her desk orderly with labeled folders and neat stacks of papers.
• The students formed an orderly line before entering the cafeteria.
• The protest remained orderly despite the large crowd.
• The hospital orderly helped move patients to their rooms.
• The general’s orderly delivered the important message to headquarters.
• His orderly approach to studying helped him succeed in school.
• The books were arranged in orderly rows on the shelves.