neatly-wrapped
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B2
/ˈniːtli ræpt/
tidily packaged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'neatly-wrapped' originates from the combination of 'neatly' and 'wrapped'. 'Neatly' comes from the Old English word 'nēat', meaning 'tidy', and 'wrapped' comes from the Old English 'wrēopan', meaning 'to cover'.
Historical Evolution
'Neatly' evolved from the Old English 'nēat' to the modern English 'neatly', and 'wrapped' evolved from 'wrēopan' to 'wrapped'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'neatly' meant 'tidy' and 'wrapped' meant 'to cover'. The combined term 'neatly-wrapped' has retained the meaning of being tidily covered or packaged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
arranged or packaged in a tidy and orderly manner.
The gift was neatly-wrapped with a red ribbon.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 07:05