idly

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'ohne Ziel oder Beschäftigung; untätig' oder 'ohne etwas zu unternehmen'. Es beschreibt eine Handlung, die ohne Aktivität oder Beschäftigung ausgeführt wird, oft während des Wartens oder Zeitvertreibs.

An adverb meaning 'without purpose or activity; lazily' or 'without taking any action.' It describes doing something in a way that is not busy or active, often while waiting or passing time.

1. Without purpose or activityB1formal

   In a way that is not active or busy; doing nothing.

   Untätig

   • She sat idly by the window, watching the rain.
   • He spent the afternoon idly flipping through magazines.
   • They stood idly waiting for the bus to arrive.

   Synonymeindolentlylazilylistlesslypassively

   Antonymeactivelybusilyindustriouslypurposefully

2. Without serious intentionB2formal

   In a casual or careless manner, without serious thought or effort.

   Ohne ernste Absicht

   • He idly wondered if she would call.
   • She idly speculated about the outcome of the game.
   • They idly chatted about the weather.

   Synonymeabsentmindedlycarelesslycasuallyindifferentlynonchalantlythoughtlesslyvaguely

   Antonymediligentlyearnestlyintentlypurposefullyseriously