idly

== English == === Etymology 1 === From Middle English idely, ydelly, idelliche, from Old English īdellīċe, equivalent to idle +‎ -ly. ==== Alternative forms ==== idlely (obsolete) idlily (rare) ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /ˈaɪd(ə)lɪ/ ==== Adverb ==== idly (comparative more idly, superlative most idly) Without specific purpose, intent or effort. [from 9th c.] In an idle manner. [from 14th c.] ===== Derived terms ===== sit idly by ===== Translations ===== ==== References ==== James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Idly”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume V (H–K), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 24, column 2. === Etymology 2 === From Tamil இட்லி (iṭli), Kannada ಇಡ್ಲಿ (iḍli). ==== Noun ==== idly (plural idlies) Alternative spelling of idli. === Anagrams === idyl, ylid