Meaning
Without specific purpose, intent or effort.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English idely, ydelly, idelliche, from Old English īdellīċe, equivalent to idle + -ly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-23IDGLNYZ
- 2026-08-03DFILORY
- 2026-04-20LATIDNY
- 2026-03-31LCDIOUY
- 2026-03-15LARDCIY
- 2025-12-23ICYODLT
- 2025-11-11YANLGDI
- 2025-08-27LAVIDNY
- 2025-08-11DAOYIHL
- 2024-09-22YAZLIED
- 2024-02-19LAVIDTY
- 2023-10-03ICYTULD
+5 earlier appearances in the archive.