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Synonyms for idly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : ahyd-l |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈaɪd l |
Définition of idly
Origin :- Old English idellice; see idle + -ly (2).
- As in lazily : adv indolently
- Then the Athenians showed that their threats had not been idly uttered.
- Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
- Some say, idly, that religion is losing her hold in these strenuous days.
- Extract from : « The Call of the Twentieth Century » by David Starr Jordan
- Once, when she was gone, Martin idly hunted out the Song of Solomon.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- Idly he watched "Tantibba's" figure till it disappeared in the distance.
- Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous
- Why not live nobly and idly in the most beautiful of cities, under the most beautiful of skies?
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- He walked carelessly along the wall, tapping it idly here and there.
- Extract from : « Pirates of the Gorm » by Nat Schachner
- She saw it first when it was a long distance off, and watched it idly as it drew near.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
- I sat every day idly watchin' their approach, an' I hated them.
- Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson
- His cigar had gone out, and he idly twisted the stump between his fingers.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- Only as Paradise is to Man, who can but idly dream of its glories.
- Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
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