idly
The word “idly” has 2 syllables: id-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈaɪdli/
What is synonym and antonym for idly?
In the thesaurus, “idly” has 7 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for idly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for idly
- inactively
- leisurely
- lifelessly
- nonchalantly
- slackly
- sleepily
- slowly
Antonyms for idly
- actively
- assiduously
- busily
- diligently
- energetically
- indefatigably
- industriously
- laboriously
- tirelessly
- vigorously
Meanings of idly
- adverb
- In an idle manner.
- Without specific purpose, intent or effort.
Example Sentences
- Sarah sat idly by the window, lost in thought.
- The cat stretched idly in the sunbeam, enjoying the warmth.
- He flipped idly through the pages of the magazine, not really reading.
- The old man watched idly as the children played in the park.
- Despite having tasks to complete, he found himself staring idly at the computer screen.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idly, such as: actively, assiduously, busily, diligently, energetically, inactively, indefatigably.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.