Idly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Idly is an adverb meaning Without specific purpose, intent or effort. [from 9th c.].
Meaning
Without specific purpose, intent or effort. [from 9th c.].
More Meanings
- In an idle manner. [from 14th c.]
- Alternative spelling of idli.
Example Sentences
I idly played with the paper, not even realizing I was folding it into a paper airplane.
A Tamil breakfast starts with idly (steamed rice cakes) with sambhar (hot, spicy and sour lentils with vegetables) and rasams (broth of lentil, spiced) and upma (cooked course wheat), lunch is generally dosai (thin crepes), vadas (deep fried nuggets of lentils) with sambhar.
Word Forms
- idlely
- idlily
- idlies
Synonyms for idly
Depending on context, synonyms include lazily.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lazily, inactive, passive, liabilities, listlessly, lethargically.
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