Idly and Spiritedly

Opposite meaning words

Idly adverb - In an idle manner.

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Spiritedly is an antonym for idly.

Nearby Word: idle

Spiritedly adverb - In a quick and spirited manner.

Usage example: the two spaniels ran spiritedly into the surf

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Idly is an antonym for spiritedly in actively topic.

Nearby Word: spirited

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Spiritedly and Idly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/idly/spiritedly

Idly & Spiritedly. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/idly/spiritedly>.

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