idly
IPA: ˈaɪdɫi
noun
- Alternative spelling of idli [A South Asian cake made from rice and lentils, whose ground mixture is fermented and steamed in a mold.]
adverb
- Without specific purpose, intent or effort. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
- In an idle manner. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
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Examples of "idly" in Sentences
- She is idly browsing the Internet.
- Some of them did not idly pass by.
- I've been idly considering about this issue.
- But these are just the examples that I idly know.
- We shall not stand idly by in the face of such crimes.
- He spends his time idly playing with the neighbor's kids.
- So you can't say there that the company was standing idly by.
- Thus, the sugar alcohol idly begins to accumulate in the lens.
- Not to worry, you're not the only one whose been idly accused.
- The owner did not watch idly as rival forces took over their lands.