ruly Meaning & Definition
What Does Ruly Mean?
Ruly is an adjective that means obedient, orderly.
Ruly in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈrü-lē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | tidy |
| Comparative / superlative | rulier, ruliest |
Ruly Definition (Adjective)
- obedient, orderly
a ruly crowd
Synonyms of Ruly
Ruly synonyms and antonyms →Ruly in a Sentence
a ruly crowd
Word Forms & Grammar
ruly
ruly (comparative rulier or more ruly, superlative ruliest or most ruly)
ruly (comparative rulier, superlative ruliest)
Origin of Ruly
Origin 1: back-formation from unruly
Origin 2: From Middle English rewely, from Old English hrēowlīċ (“grievous, pitiful, sad, wretched, cruel”), equivalent to rue + -ly.
Origin 3: From Middle English rewely, from Old English hrēowlīċe (“cruelly”), equivalent to rue + -ly.
Origin 4: Back-formation from unruly, or perhaps a continuation of Middle English rewly, ruly, reuli (“subject to a religious rule, regular”), equivalent to rule + -ly, rule + -y; or perhaps from Old French rulé, reulé, rieulé (“ruled”), past participle of rieuler (“to rule”). More at rule.
First Known Use
15th century
Ruly Pronunciation
Ruly is pronounced /ˈrü-lē/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (rü).
Questions People Ask About Ruly
What part of speech is ruly?
Ruly is an adjective.
What is another word for ruly?
Words with a similar meaning to ruly include tidy. See the full list of ruly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of ruly?
The comparative form is rulier and the superlative form is ruliest.