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Added 8 October 2026

idly

/ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/ adverb

adverb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about idly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Without specific purpose, intent or effort. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
I idly played with the paper, not even realizing I was folding it into a paper airplane.
In an idle manner.

noun

Alternative spelling of idli.

Origin

From Middle English idely, ydelly, idelliche, from Old English īdellīċe, equivalent to idle + -ly.

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