idly

Definitions

In a way that is not active or busy; lazily.

Without any particular purpose, reason, or foundation.

Examples

She sat idly by the window, watching the rain fall against the glass.

He idly tapped his pen against the desk while waiting for the meeting to start.

The boat drifted idly down the river as the sun began to set.

Synonyms

lazily indolently slothfully aimlessly listlessly leisurely vacantly

Antonyms

actively industriously diligently energetically busily purposefully vigorously