100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "idly"

Definition

The adverb idly means in a manner that is lazy or without any particular purpose; doing something without energy, effort, or focus. It can also imply a state of inactivity or lack of engagement.

Synonyms

• Lazily
• Inactively
• Passively
• Indolently
• Unproductively

Antonyms

• Actively
• Energetically
• Diligently
• Purposefully
• Vigorously

Examples

1. She sat idly on the couch, staring at the ceiling.
2. He watched the clouds drift by idly, lost in thought.
3. The cat lay idly in the sun, enjoying the warmth.
4. They talked idly about the weather over coffee.
5. I spent the afternoon idly scrolling through social media.
6. The children played idly in the backyard, without a care in the world.
7. He waited idly for the bus, tapping his foot impatiently.
8. She flipped through the magazine idly, not really interested in any of the articles.
9. The dog lay idly, watching the birds flutter around the garden.
10. They spent the weekend idly lounging by the pool.
11. I often find myself idly daydreaming during long meetings.
12. He stared idly at the computer screen, not really processing any information.
13. She wandered idly through the store, unsure of what she wanted to buy.
14. The old man sat idly on the park bench, feeding the pigeons.
15. He idly picked at the strings of his guitar, not really playing anything.
16. She waited idly for her turn at the salon, flipping her hair.
17. The workers stood idly around, waiting for instructions.
18. I often find myself idly browsing online shops with no intention of buying.
19. He gazed idly out the window, lost in his thoughts.
20. The children built sandcastles idly, not caring if they got wet.
21. She idly doodled in her notebook during the lecture.
22. They idly chatted while waiting for their food to arrive.
23. He idly stirred his coffee, watching the cream swirl.
24. The toddler played idly with his toys, completely absorbed.
25. She lay idly on the grass, watching the clouds change shape.
26. He sat idly, contemplating his next move in the game.
27. They strolled idly through the park, enjoying the fresh air.
28. I watched the traffic go by idly, lost in thought.
29. She idly flipped through the channels, looking for something to watch.
30. He lounged idly on the beach, soaking up the sun.
31. The students waited idly for the class to start.
32. She idly scrolled through her phone while waiting for the train.
33. He sat idly at his desk, unsure of what to do next.
34. The trees swayed idly in the light breeze.
35. She walked idly along the shoreline, collecting seashells.
36. They chatted idly about their weekend plans.
37. He stared idly at the wall, lost in his thoughts.
38. She sat idly, watching the world go by from her window.
39. The puppy played idly with a stick in the yard.
40. He idly tapped his fingers on the table, bored.
41. She gazed idly at the painting, admiring its colors.
42. They sat idly, enjoying each other's company.
43. He lounged idly in his chair, not wanting to move.
44. She browsed idly through her old photographs.
45. He watched the waves crash idly against the rocks.
46. They idly discussed their favorite movies over dinner.
47. She lay idly on her bed, listening to music.
48. He idly flipped through the newspaper, not really reading anything.
49. The kids ran around idly, playing tag in the yard.
50. She sat idly, contemplating her life choices.
51. He idly twirled his pen, waiting for the meeting to start.
52. They lounged idly on the couch, watching TV.
53. The old woman sat idly knitting in the corner.
54. He idly chatted with his neighbor at the fence.
55. She stared idly at her computer, feeling overwhelmed.
56. He laid back idly, enjoying the warm sunlight on his face.
57. They idly reminisced about their school days.
58. She walked idly through the garden, admiring the flowers.
59. He sat idly, reflecting on his past decisions.
60. The squirrel idly scurried up the tree, searching for food.
61. She idly watched the kids play soccer in the park.
62. He idly munched on snacks while watching the game.
63. They sat idly on the porch, watching the sunset.
64. She idly flipped through the pages of her book, not really reading.
65. He stood idly at the bus stop, checking his watch repeatedly.
66. They idly discussed their favorite hobbies during lunch.
67. She gazed idly at the stars, lost in her dreams.
68. He lounged idly in the hammock, listening to the sounds of nature.
69. The children played idly, unaware of the time passing.
70. She idly tapped her foot to the music playing in the background.
71. He watched the fire crackle idly, lost in thought.
72. They idly browsed a local market, enjoying the atmosphere.
73. She sat idly, waiting for inspiration to strike.
74. He stared idly at his empty plate, not hungry anymore.
75. The couple idly strolled hand in hand through the park.
76. She idly scrolled through her emails, feeling overwhelmed.
77. He sat idly, listening to the rain patter against the window.
78. They idly played cards, enjoying each other's company.
79. She watched the birds fly idly, contemplating her day.
80. He idly checked his phone for messages while waiting.
81. They chatted idly, enjoying a lazy afternoon.
82. She lay idly on the couch, wrapped in a blanket.
83. He idly counted the clouds in the sky.
84. The students lounged idly in the library, studying for exams.
85. She idly picked at her food, lost in thought.
86. He sat at the table idly, looking through old magazines.
87. They idly watched the parade go by from their balcony.
88. She wandered idly through the art gallery, appreciating the works.
89. He idly cleaned his glasses while waiting for the meeting to start.
90. They lounged idly in front of the fireplace, enjoying the warmth.
91. She idly stared out the window, watching the rain fall.
92. He sat idly, reflecting on the day's events.
93. They spent the afternoon idly discussing books they had read.
94. She idly watched the traffic, waiting for her friend.
95. He idly scribbled on a notepad, lost in his thoughts.
96. They walked idly through the city streets, enjoying the atmosphere.
97. She sat idly, listening to the sounds of the city outside.
98. He idly traced patterns in the sand at the beach.
99. They idly shared stories from their childhood over coffee.
100. She lay idly, daydreaming about her future adventures.