Idly and Perkily

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Idly adverb - In an idle manner.

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Perkily is an antonym for idly.

Nearby Word: idle

Perkily adverb - In a quick and spirited manner.

Usage example: perkily took over the kitchen and whipped up a meal for her ailing aunt

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Idly is an antonym for perkily.

Nearby Word: perky

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Perkily and Idly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/idly/perkily

Idly & Perkily. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/idly/perkily>.

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