Idly and Industriously

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Idly adverb - In an idle manner.

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Industriously is an antonym for idly in lazily topic.

Nearby Word: idle

Industriously adverb - In a manner involving great or constant activity.

Usage example: she's been industriously putting together the plans for the charity ball

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Idly is an antonym for industriously.

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Industriously and Idly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/idly/industriously

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