idly

/ˈɪdli/; /ˈɪdəli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a lazy or idle manner; without effort or activity

“She idly watched the clouds roll by.”

2. noun

an idle or lazy person

“The boss thought his employee was an idly person and thus fired him.”

Synonyms

  • indolently
  • lazily

Antonyms

  • energetically
  • productively