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tidily-furnished

|tid-i-ly-fur-nished|

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/ˈtaɪdɪli ˈfɜrnɪʃt/

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/ˈtaɪdɪli ˈfɜːnɪʃt/

neatly equipped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'tidily-furnished' originates from the combination of 'tidily,' an adverb meaning 'in a neat and orderly manner,' and 'furnished,' the past participle of 'furnish,' meaning 'to provide with furniture.'

Historical Evolution

'Tidily' comes from the Old English word 'tidig,' meaning 'timely or seasonable,' and 'furnished' comes from the Old French 'furnir,' meaning 'to furnish or equip.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'tidily' meant 'timely,' but over time it evolved to mean 'neatly,' while 'furnished' has largely retained its original meaning of 'equipped with furniture.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

neatly and attractively equipped with furniture.

The apartment was tidily-furnished, making it feel like home.

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Last updated: 2025/04/11 02:17