1. in a clean manner; without dirt or mess
2. in a skillful, precise way without errors

1. habitually clean in personal habits
Usage: archaic or literary

Examples

• She cut the paper cleanly with sharp scissors.
• The surgeon removed the tumor cleanly without complications.
• He always dressed cleanly for work.
• The knife sliced cleanly through the bread.
• The athlete executed the dive cleanly with perfect form.
• The old man was known for his cleanly appearance.
• The ball broke cleanly off the bat for a home run.