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.

Anagrams

• idyl, ylid