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Ruly

Adjective

Definition: Well-behaved; orderly; obedient.

Sample Sentence: The children were remarkably ruly during the school assembly.

Adverb

Definition: In an orderly or disciplined manner.

Sample Sentence: The teacher instructed the students to line up ruly so they could leave for recess.

Noun

Definition: A person or thing that is well-behaved or follows rules.

Sample Sentence: The new student quickly became a ruly in the classroom, always completing assignments on time.

Local Usage

Definition: A term used colloquially in some regions to describe someone who is well-mannered.

Sample Sentence: In the southern town, being ruly is highly valued and often seen as a sign of good upbringing.