sprucely

adverb

Definition of sprucelynext
as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner sprucely dressed, I set out for my first job interview

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprucely
  1. neatly
  2. sharply
  3. carefully
Adverb
  • The components pack neatly into a case, making this tool ideal for travel or use on the go.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The fishmonger was talking to a customer behind the counter which was neatly organized.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • The charges have been sharply reduced since May and many residents have been seeing a credit on their monthly bills as the public benefits charges have been temporarily eliminated.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sharply criticized the diesel deal.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of sharply
Adverb
  • And remember to drive carefully, especially when the road narrows to a single lane.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Users should think carefully before resetting a forgotten PIN.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of carefully
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“Sprucely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprucely. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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