Associations to the word «Idly»

Wiktionary

IDLY, adverb. In an idle manner.
IDLY, adverb. Without specific purpose, intent or effort.

Dictionary definition

IDLY, adverb. In an idle manner; "this is what I always imagined myself doing in the south of France, sitting idly, drinking coffee, watching the people".

Wise words

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