tidier

Tidier is the comparative form of the adjective tidy. It describes something that is more neat, organized, or orderly than another. It may refer to physical spaces, objects, or even abstract concepts such as a tidier appearance or a tidier workflow. For example, after cleaning, the desk is tidier than before.

Etymology and form: The adjective tidy dates to Middle English and has origins in earlier forms meaning orderly or prepared. The suffix -er forms the comparative tidier, used to compare two or more entities. The superlative form is tidiest.

Usage notes: In modern usage, tidy serves as the base adjective; avoid the construction more tidier and instead use either tidier or more tidy depending on rhythm. As a noun, tidier is rare but can mean a person who tidies or a device meant to tidy, though such uses are uncommon.

Contexts: The word appears in housekeeping and interior design to describe levels of cleanliness or organization. In data or software contexts, tidier can be used metaphorically to describe a dataset or workflow that is better organized or streamlined.

See also: tidiness, neatness, organization, cleanliness.