Idly and Sparkily

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Idly adverb - In an idle manner.

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Sparkily is an antonym for idly.

Nearby Word: idle

Sparkily adverb - In a quick and spirited manner.

Usage example: the dancers tripped sparkily across the stage

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Idly is an antonym for sparkily.

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