Idly and Pertly

Opposite meaning words

Idly adverb - In an idle manner.

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Pertly is an antonym for idly.

Nearby Word: idle

Pertly adverb - In a quick and spirited manner.

Usage example: the young girl pertly informed him that he was her favorite uncle

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Idly is an antonym for pertly.

Nearby Word: pert

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

Idly & Pertly. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/idly/pertly>.

Pertly or Idly. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/idly/pertly.

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