idly

English

Etymology

idle +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/

Adverb

idly (comparative more idly, superlative most idly)

  1. In an idle manner.
  2. Without specific purpose, intent or effort.
    I idly played with the paper, not even realizing I was folding it into a paper airplane.

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