Antonyms for indolently

Grammar : Adv

Spell : in-dl-uhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn dl ənt

Definition of indolently

Origin : 1660s, "painless," from Late Latin indolentem (see indolence). Sense of "living easily" is 1710, from French indolent. Related: Indolently.

As in leisurely : adv casually, unhurriedly

Example sentences :

She stood there indolently, disdainful of the cannon that was aimed at her.
Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith

This, too, did not seem important, and he indolently closed his eyes again.
Extract from : « The Deserter, and Other Stories » by Harold Frederic

Outstretched at 24 his feet lay Jim, indolently snapping at flies.
Extract from : « Jim » by Charles G. D. Roberts

Personal interests may be indolently neglected or carelessly pursued.
Extract from : « Calvert and Penn » by Brantz Mayer

"I'll write it out for you, if you like," said Rosamond, indolently.
Extract from : « Kidnapped at the Altar » by Laura Jean Libbey

Few birds care to take life so easily, not to say indolently.
Extract from : « Bird Neighbors » by Neltje Blanchan

Indolently stretched upon a cushion at her feet he chatted with her.
Extract from : « The Executioner's Knife » by Eugne Sue

Their motion was so indolently graceful that I could not help gazing at them.
Extract from : « With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 » by Various

Indolently the Prince watched him as he peered all over the café, out on the terrace.
Extract from : « Visionaries » by James Huneker

"Y'u're drawing the dead-line," the other acknowledged, indolently.
Extract from : « Wyoming, a Story of the Outdoor West » by William MacLeod Raine

Synonyms for indolently

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