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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