n.
Pronunciation: ' t ī -d ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: ti · di · er ; -est
Etymology: Middle English, timely, in good condition, from tide time
Date: 13th century
1 : properly filled out : PLUMP
2 : adequately satisfactory : ACCEPTABLE , FAIR <a tidy solution to their problem>
3 a : neat and orderly in appearance or habits : well ordered and cared for b : METHODICAL , PRECISE <a tidy mind>
4 : LARGE , SUBSTANTIAL <a tidy profit>
– ti · di · ly \ ' t ī -d ə -l ē \ adverb
– ti · di · ness \ ' t ī -d ē -n ə s \ noun