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Definition idly in British English

idly adverb

adverb
/ˈaɪdli/
1

without any real purpose or reason

Example

She sat in the waiting room, flicking idly through a magazine.

Synonyms and related words
anyhow idly in haste
2

without doing anything

Example

I lay idly on the rocks.

Synonyms and related words
lazy idle indolent
Definition idly in British English