idly
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ˈaɪd
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British pronunciation
/ˈa‍ɪdli/

Definition & Meaning of "idly"in English

idly
01

in a way that lacks purpose or energy

idly definition and meaning
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The old dog lay idly in the sun all afternoon.
1.1

without doing anything to intervene or prevent something

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They watched idly as the argument escalated.
02

without any clear purpose, reason, or intention

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She scrolled idly through her phone without really looking.
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