IDLY


Meaning of IDLY in English

ˈīd( ə )lē, -li adverb

Etymology: Middle English idilly, from Old English īdellīce, from īdel idle + -līce -ly — more at idle

: in an idle manner: as

a. : ineffectually , vainly

b. : lazily , indolently ; broadly : without especial interest or effort : casually

c. obsolete : foolishly , incoherently

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