idly

[ˈaɪdli]

idly Definition

• 1. in a lazy or inactive way
• 2. without any particular purpose or reason

Using idly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "idly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He sat idly by while his friends cleaned up the mess.

• Example

  She was idly flipping through the pages of a magazine.

• Example

  I was just idly wondering what it would be like to live in a different country.

idly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for idly

• lazily
• sluggishly
• inactively

Antonyms for idly

• industriously
• actively

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Summary: idly in Brief

The adverb 'idly' [ˈaɪdli] describes doing something in a lazy or inactive way, without any particular purpose or reason. Examples include 'He sat idly by while his friends cleaned up the mess,' and 'She was idly flipping through the pages of a magazine.'