Definition of idly Idly

/ajˈdli/ - [aydlee] - i•dly

We found 5 definitions of idly from 4 different sources.

Advertising

What does idly mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

idly - in an idle manner; "this is what I always imagined myself doing in the south of France, sitting idly, drinking coffee, watching the people"
  lazily
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • idly (Adverb)
    In an idle manner.
  • idly (Adverb)
    Without specific purpose, intent or effort.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • idly (adv.)
    In a idle manner; ineffectually; vainly; lazily; carelessly; (Obs.) foolishly.

Part of speech

🔤
  • idly, adjective.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Idly is...

40% Complete
Very rare
Rare
Normal
Common
Very Common
33% Complete
Rare
Normal
Common

Sign Language

idly in sign language
Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter D Sign language - letter D Sign language - letter L Sign language - letter L Sign language - letter Y Sign language - letter Y