idly (Meaning)
idly (r)
in an idle manner
idly (adv.)
In a idle manner; ineffectually; vainly; lazily; carelessly; (Obs.) foolishly.
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FAQs About the word idly
in an idle mannerIn a idle manner; ineffectually; vainly; lazily; carelessly; (Obs.) foolishly.
sleepily, inactively,lifelessly,
busily, busily, vigorously, diligently, laboriously, actively,actively, vigorously, laboriously, diligently
The students sat idly in class, their minds drifting.
The old man sat idly on the porch, watching the day pass by.
The workers stood idly by as the machine malfunctioned.
The cat lay idly on the windowsill, basking in the sunlight.
