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Adverbial idly has 1 sense
  1. idly, lazily - in an idle manner; "this is what I always imagined myself doing in the south of France, sitting idly, drinking coffee, watching the people"
    Derived from adjective idle1

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Idly

Definition:

Idly is a noun that refers to a traditional South Indian breakfast dish made from fermented rice and black lentils. It consists of small, fluffy, and round steamed cakes, typically served with sambar and chutney.

Sense 1 (Noun):

A soft and savory breakfast dish made by steaming a batter consisting of rice and black lentils.

Example sentence: I love starting my day with a plate of hot idly served with coconut chutney.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

Used to describe something that lacks energy, enthusiasm, or action.

Example sentence: The office was quiet and everyone was working idly, lost in their own thoughts.

Sense 3 (Adverb):

Indicates that an action is done with a lack of purpose or urgency.

Example sentence: She idly scrolled through social media, not paying attention to the time passing by.

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