English Explanatory Dictionary

idly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Without specific purpose, intent or effort.
  2. In an idle manner.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of idli.

Pronunciation

en-us-idly.ogg /ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/

Word forms

idly more idly most idly idlely idlily idlies

Etymology

From Middle English idely, ydelly, idelliche, from Old English īdellīċe, equivalent to idle + -ly.

Derived words

sit idly by
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