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 5 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for idly along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for idly

inactively
leisurely
nonchalantly
sleepily
slowly

Antonyms for idly

actively
busily
diligently
laboriously
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 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idly, such as: actively, busily, diligently, inactively, laboriously, leisurely, nonchalantly.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.