idly
Meaning
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- Without specific purpose, intent or effort.
- In an idle manner.
Synonyms
infolently
sway to and fro
without work
dangle heavily
stroll idly
doing nothing
without anything
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/
Etymology
From Middle English idely, ydelly, idelliche, from Old English īdellīċe, equivalent to idle + -ly.
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